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Flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

Book direct flights from Addis Ababa to Shanghai: One way flights from TWD 20,592, round trip flights from TWD 36,893. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

The distance between Addis Ababa and Shanghai is about 8,789.53 km. It takes around 11 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTWD 13,907
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceTWD 23,017
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,789.53 km
Average flight time11 hours 15 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Addis Ababa to Shanghai flights: Nov 6 to Nov 12 — one way flight prices from TWD 11,705.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 11 hours 15 minutes to fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai on October 27, 2025 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at TWD 23,591.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Addis Ababa is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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