Brazil to Ethiopia Β· 6,169 miles (9,928 km)

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 6,169 miles (9,928 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luanda, Johannesburg and Cape Town and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from GRU to ADD

  • Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book GRU to ADD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

GRU to ADD with one stop

15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Luanda (NBJ)TAAG, then Ethiopian Airlines
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    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Johannesburg (JNB)South African Airways and LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    South African Airways logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Cape Town (CPT)South African Airways and LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    South African Airways logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Madrid (MAD)Air China, Iberia and 2 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Air China logo
    Iberia logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
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    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways and LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    ITA Airways logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    Qatar Airways logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
    Turkish Airlines logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Milan (MXP)LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
    Emirates logo
    Emirates logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France and LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Air France logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Lufthansa logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Brussels (BRU)LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways and LATAM Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    British Airways logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
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    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, then Ethiopian Airlines
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GRU to ADD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to ADD?

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Addis Ababa (ADD).

How far is Sao Paulo from Addis Ababa by plane?

Sao Paulo (GRU) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 6,169 miles (9,928 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book GRU to ADD award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does GRU to ADD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for GRU to ADD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Addis Ababa?

The most direct connections are through Luanda (NBJ), Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Madrid (MAD) and Rome (FCO). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.