New York to Addis Ababa (JFK–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,960 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 43 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TLV Tel Aviv 15h 15m 5CAMIZ → ETLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Addis Ababa flights
JED Jeddah 15h 27m SV → ETSVXY Jeddah (JED) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 15h 45m AAAYB6 → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 16h 6EAVB6 → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
AMM Amman 16h 13m RJWY → ET Amman (AMM) to Addis Ababa flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 17h 18m AAAYBA → A3ET Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 25m AFAMB6 → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 17h 30m AAAFAS → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
RUH Riyadh 17h 58m SV → ETSVXY Riyadh (RUH) to Addis Ababa flights
BRU Zaventem 18h 16m KJSN → ET Zaventem (BRU) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,960 mi 10h 47m nonstop +7h ahead

JFK–ADD had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,960 miles in 10h 47m.

Also explore JFK Routes ADD Routes JFK Live Flights ADD Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) Addis Ababa to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 0 – – 19% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
LGG ~14h 30m TLV ~15h 15m JED ~15h 27m LHR ~15h 45m IST ~16h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,588
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 → ADD
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
ADD → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
+7h
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
6,960 mi / 11,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 47m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is the eVisa, available at evisa.gov.et. A 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 82. A 90-day single-entry option costs USD 102. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. A visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for the same fees, but the eVisa avoids the queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

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–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance6,960 mi / 11,200 km
Flight time10h 47m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 10h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 6,960 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to ADD: Ethiopian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ben Gurion, King Abdulaziz and London Heathrow.
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of New York.
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 ADD

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to ADD is about 10 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,960 miles (11,200 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ben Gurion, King Abdulaziz and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.