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

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ET Ethiopian
788
9:55 PM
EDT T7
11:30 AM+1
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9h 35m
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ET Ethiopian
788
2:00 PM
GMT T1
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10h 25m
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New York to Abidjan
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,929 mi 9h 35m nonstop +4h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

JFK–ABJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,929 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 4 788 9h35 82% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 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
1
flight
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
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ABJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
LFW ~13h 30m ACC ~18h 35m DSS ~19h 50m CDG ~21h 33m BRU ~25h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
402
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
ABJ → JFK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 9h 35m.
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 time9h 35m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
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 approximately 9h 35m. The route covers 4,929 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from JFK to ABJ. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, ACC, DSS, CDG, BRU, ADD, CAI, DOH and NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to ABJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to ABJ ranges from 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,929 miles (7,932 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.