New York to Abidjan (JFK–ABJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
788
10:30 PM
EDT T7 Red-eye
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ET Ethiopian
788
1:30 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DSS Dakar 11h 50m DL → ETKQ Dakar (DSS) to Abidjan flights
CMN Casablanca 13h 33m AT → ATBAEY Casablanca (CMN) to Abidjan flights
BRU Zaventem 15h 4m KJSN → AZLXSN Zaventem (BRU) to Abidjan flights
ACC Accra 15h 5m DL → EKETME Accra (ACC) to Abidjan flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 33m AAAFAY → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Abidjan flights
DOH Doha 26h ASB6MH → MFMHQR Doha (DOH) to Abidjan flights
CAI Cairo 33h 25m MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Abidjan flights
NBO Nairobi 41h 38m KQ → KQ Nairobi (NBO) to Abidjan flights
IST Istanbul ~18h 25m 6EAVB6 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Abidjan flights
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New York to Abidjan
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,929 mi 8h 56m nonstop +4h ahead

JFK–ABJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,929 miles in approximately 8h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–ABJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 788 8h56 76% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to ABJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ABJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
DSS ~11h 50m CMN ~13h 33m BRU ~15h 4m ACC ~15h 5m CDG ~15h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
563
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → ABJ
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
ABJ → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Abidjan is 4 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · ABJ: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Abidjan.
Distance & Flight Time
4,929 mi / 7,932 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Cote d'Ivoire. Apply through the official portal at snedai.com before departure. The eVisa costs around EUR 73 for a single-entry tourist visa valid for up to 90 days. Processing takes 2 to 5 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–ABJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Abidjan route.
Route details
Distance4,929 mi / 7,932 km
Flight time8h 56m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ABJ
Full nameFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to ABJ flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport take about 8h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 4,929 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JFK to ABJ: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Blaise Diagne, Mohammed V and Brussels.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ABJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Abidjan is 4 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from ABJ to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to ABJ

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to ABJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to ABJ is about 8 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,929 miles (7,932 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Blaise Diagne, Mohammed V and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.