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ET685 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET685 flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD). The flight is expected to depart at 11:30 PM (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at 5:40 AM (local time in Addis Ababa, UTC+3) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SHA-ADD

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En route
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in Addis Ababa at 6:06 AM.
Shanghai(PVG)
11:56 PM
Scheduled: 11:30 PM, Nov 11
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
8840km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 20m
Addis Ababa(ADD)
6:06 AM
Scheduled: 6:50 AM, Nov 12
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
D03-D17
Boarding Gate
D67
Arrival Gate
B2
Baggage
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SHA-ADD

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
11:30 PM
Scheduled: 11:30 PM, Nov 12
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
8840km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 20m
Addis Ababa(ADD)
5:40 AM
Scheduled: 6:50 AM, Nov 13
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
D03-D17
Boarding Gate
D81
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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ET685 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET685 flight flying from Shanghai to Addis Ababa on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 6y. The aircraft is equipped with 343 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,840 km.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
31 minutes
Age
6y
Seats
343
Flight Distance
8,840 km

Flight History for ET685

Trip.com historical records show that the last ET685 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from PVG at approximately 11:56 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADD at 6:06 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:37 PM 6:00 AM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:32 PM 5:58 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:45 PM 6:13 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:50 PM 6:30 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:23 PM 5:45 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:56 PM 6:06 AM En route
Thu, Nov 12 Shanghai (PVG) Addis Ababa (ADD) 359 11:30 PM 5:40 AM Scheduled

ET685 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ET685 is 90% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 31 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 31 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight et685?

    Flight et685 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:30 PM, arrival 6:50 AM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight et685 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:30 PM, with arrival at 6:50 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight et685 is scheduled to depart at 11:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight et685 is scheduled to arrive at 6:50 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:40 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight et685, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D81. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight et685 is operated by Ethiopian Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Typical flight time is about 12 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight et685 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If et685 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Ethiopian Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight et685 has not departed from Shanghai (PVG) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:30 PM.
  • Flight et685 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Shanghai 10:40 | Addis Ababa 05:40

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