There are approximately 12 flights per week operating between Addis Ababa and Chengdu as of May 2026. Ethiopian Airlines is currently the only carrier providing direct, non-stop service on this route, typically offering 4 direct flights per week to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and 1 direct flight per week to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). These non-stop journeys average about 9 hours and 20 minutes in duration. In addition to these direct services, several other airlines, such as Emirates, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, and Sichuan Airlines, provide numerous connecting flights with layovers in hubs like Dubai or Cairo, significantly increasing the total number of travel options available between the two cities.