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ET697 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET697 flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on Nov 7, 2026, flying from Chennai (MAA) to Addis Ababa (ADD), departed at 02:29 and is expected to arrive at 05:46 (local time in Addis Ababa, UTC+3) and land at Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD).
Mon, Nov 2
Sat, Nov 7
MAA-ADD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 25m late
Chennai(MAA)
02:34
Scheduled: 02:10, Nov 2
Chennai International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 10m
Addis Ababa(ADD)
06:15
Scheduled: 05:50, Nov 2
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
A6
Baggage
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MAA-ADD

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En route
Your flight has departed Chennai and is expected to arrive in Addis Ababa at 05:46.
Chennai(MAA)
02:29
Scheduled: 02:10, Nov 7
Chennai International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 10m
Addis Ababa(ADD)
05:46
Scheduled: 05:50, Nov 7
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
C5-C10
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
A6
Baggage
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ET697

Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Chennai

ET696
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Addis Ababa (ADD) Chennai (MAA)
Scheduled: 01:10
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8m early
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ET697 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET697 flight flying from Chennai to Addis Ababa on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
1y, 4m
Seats
160
Flight Distance
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Flight History for ET697

Trip.com historical records show that the last ET697 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from MAA at approximately 02:34. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADD at 06:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:53 06:40 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:51 06:32 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:42 06:29 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:12 05:51 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:28 06:03 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:34 06:15 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Chennai (MAA) Addis Ababa (ADD) B38M 02:29 05:46 En route

ET697 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ET697 is 73% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight et697?

    Flight et697 has departed (status: En route). Departure 02:29, estimated arrival 05:46 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight et697 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 02:29 and is estimated to arrive at 05:46.
  • Flight et697 is scheduled to depart at 02:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 02:29, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight et697 is scheduled to arrive at 05:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:46. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight et697, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight et697 is operated by Ethiopian Airlines from Chennai (MAA) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Typical flight time is about 6 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight et697 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If et697 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Ethiopian Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight et697 has departed from Chennai (MAA) at 02:29 (status: En route).
  • Flight et697 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with seat layout 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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-2.5 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Chennai 08:16 | Addis Ababa 05:46

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