Newark to Lomé (EWR–LFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EWR–LFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,179 miles in approximately 9h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 4 | 788 | 9h25 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lomé from Newark
| Metric | EWR→LFW | JFK→LFW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 25m | 9h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · LFW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 10:00 PM in Lomé.
US passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Togo for up to 7 days, extendable to 30 days. The visa on arrival costs XOF 10,000 (about $16) and is issued at Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW). For longer stays, apply for an eVisa at voyage.gouv.tg before departure. The single-entry eVisa costs XOF 25,000 to XOF 50,000 ($40 to $81) depending on duration and allows stays up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.
Togo is a narrow West African nation stretching 580km north from the Gulf of Guinea. Lome, the capital, sits on the coast at the border with Ghana. The Grand Marche (Grand Market) in Lome is one of West Africa's largest markets, run primarily by the Nana Benz women traders. Koutammakou in northern Togo, the land of the Batammariba people and their fortified mud tower houses (takienta), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Agou (986m) is the highest point.
No direct flights connect the US to Togo. Route through Accra (30 minutes by road from Lome, or short flights), Paris (about 6 hours to LFW on Air France), Addis Ababa (about 5 hours on Ethiopian Airlines), or Abidjan (about 1 hour on ASKY Airlines). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 14 to 22 hours. Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF per EUR 1, trading at roughly 615 XOF per $1. ATMs are available in Lome. Card payments are limited to hotels and a few restaurants. Cash is essential outside Lome. Moto-taxis (zemidjans) are the primary urban transport at XOF 200 to XOF 500 ($0.33 to $0.80) per ride. French is the official language.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–LFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to LFW
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EWR to LFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to LFW ranges from 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,179 miles (8,334 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via JFK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).