Abuja to New York
11h 06m The flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 8,603 km (5,346 miles) and takes approximately 11h 06m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 310°, passing near 31.2° N, 26.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 39m | 16h 04m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 02m | 11h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 34m | 9h 59m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 07m | 10h 32m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ABV | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Abuja | New York |
| Country | Nigeria | United States |
| ICAO | DNAA | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 9.0068, 7.2632 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 1,123 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Abuja to New York?
A non-stop flight from Abuja (ABV) to New York (JFK) takes about 11h 06m. The great-circle distance is 8,603 km (5,346 miles, 4,645 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 310°.
How far is Abuja from New York?
8,603 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,346 miles or 4,645 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ABV and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,603 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 06m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.