Ethiopian Airlines
ET501 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET501 flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD). The flight is expected to depart at 10:55 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) and arrive at 07:10 (local time in Addis Ababa, UTC+3) .
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En route
Your flight has departed Washington D.C. and is expected to arrive in Addis Ababa at 07:10.
13h 15m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1
Boarding Gate
B44
Arrival Gate
A15
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
13h 15m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1
Boarding Gate
B44
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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ET501 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET501 flight from Washington D.C. to Addis Ababa on 10/2/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 11m. The aircraft has 395 seats.
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
1y, 11m
Seats
395
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
165 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for ET501
Trip.com historical records show that the last ET501 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from IAD at approximately 11:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADD at 07:10.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 26 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | A35K | 11:09 | 06:45 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | A35K | 10:53 | 06:29 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | 359 | 11:24 | 07:22 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | 359 | 11:07 | 07:07 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | 359 | 11:13 | 07:28 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | 359 | 11:29 | 07:10 | En route |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | A35K | 10:55 | 07:10 | Scheduled |
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ET501 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ET501 is 43% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
32 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
47
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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Has flight et501 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight et501 is scheduled to depart at 10:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:55, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight et501 scheduled to arrive?
Flight et501 is scheduled to arrive at 07:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:10. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 2026. -
What route does flight et501 fly?
Flight et501 is operated by Ethiopian Airlines from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Typical flight time is about 13 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight et501 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight et501 departed from Washington D.C.?
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What is the seat configuration for flight et501?
Flight et501 usually flies a Airbus A350 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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