New York to Lomé (JFK–LFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–LFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,158 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lomé from New York
| Metric | JFK→LFW | EWR→LFW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 4 |
| Flight time | 9h 30m | 9h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · LFW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
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.
JFK–LFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to LFW
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines.
JFK to LFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to LFW ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,158 miles (8,300 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DSS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).