New York to Addis Ababa
14h 20m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) covers 11,200 km (6,960 miles) and takes approximately 14h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 68°, 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
| JFK | ADD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport |
| City | New York | Addis Ababa |
| Country | United States | Ethiopia |
| ICAO | KJFK | HAAB |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 8.9779, 38.7993 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 7,630 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Addis Ababa?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) takes about 14h 20m. The great-circle distance is 11,200 km (6,960 miles, 6,048 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 68°.
How far is New York from Addis Ababa?
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 JFK and ADD?
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.
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.