China to Ethiopia Β· 5,487 miles (8,831 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 5,487 miles (8,831 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Delhi and Changsha and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to ADD

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

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

PVG to ADD with one stop

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

  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Delhi (DEL)Air India and China Eastern Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Air India logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
    Etihad Airways logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Etihad Airways logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
    Emirates logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    Qatar Airways logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Gulf Air logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Riyadh (RUH)China Eastern Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines and Flynas
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 6 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more, then Xiamen Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +2
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific and 4 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +3
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China, Hainan Airlines and 2 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 5 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
    EgyptAir logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
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PVG to ADD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to ADD?

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD).

How far is Shanghai from Addis Ababa by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 5,487 miles (8,831 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG 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 PVG 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 PVG to ADD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Addis Ababa?

The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU), Delhi (DEL), Changsha (CSX), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Changsha.

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.