Addis Ababa to New York
14h 20m The flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 11,200 km (6,960 miles) and takes approximately 14h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 315°, passing near 39.3° N, 6.4° 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 | 20h 22m | 20h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 22m | 14h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 27m | 12h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 11m | 13h 36m |
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
| ADD | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Addis Ababa | New York |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| ICAO | HAAB | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 8.9779, 38.7993 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to New York?
A non-stop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to New York (JFK) takes about 14h 20m. The great-circle distance is 11,200 km (6,960 miles, 6,048 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 315°.
How far is Addis Ababa from New York?
11,200 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,960 miles or 6,048 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 ADD and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,200 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 20m 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.
Other routes from Addis Ababa
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.