China Southern Airlines starts flights from Guangzhou to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a stop in Changsha, on 12 October 2026. The route runs twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, with a Boeing 787-9 [1][2]. It is China Southern’s first scheduled service to Ethiopia and its second destination in Africa after Nairobi, Kenya [2].
Schedule
| Flight | Sector | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZ8095 | Guangzhou → Changsha | 09:20 | 10:45 |
| Changsha → Addis Ababa | 13:00 | 20:00 | |
| CZ8096 | Addis Ababa → Changsha | 23:00 | 15:10 next day |
| Changsha → Guangzhou | 17:10 next day | 18:45 next day |
Times are local and come from the schedule published when the route was announced [1]. Check China Southern’s website or app before you book.
What it means for Chinese residents in Africa
- Another option for people from Hunan: the Changsha stop means no change in Guangzhou to get home.
- Competition with Ethiopian Airlines: Ethiopian already flies Guangzhou–Addis Ababa nonstop [2][3]. Two carriers on the route may make seats easier to find in peak season, but no fare comparison has been published, so compare before you buy.
- Connecting to other African cities: Addis Ababa is Ethiopian Airlines’ hub. A China Southern flight to Addis plus an Ethiopian flight onward is usually two separate tickets, so bags may not be checked through. Leave plenty of time and check whether you need to enter Ethiopia to collect your bags.
For how many Chinese people live in Ethiopia and elsewhere, see our Chinese population data for Africa.
References
- China Southern Plans Addis Ababa Oct 2026 Launch (AeroRoutes, 27 July 2026)
- China Southern to launch Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route in October (Newsgd.com, 18 August 2026)
- Flights from Guangzhou to Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)