Lomé to New York (LFW–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LFW–JFK had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 5,158 miles in 10h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Lomé
| Metric | LFW→JFK | ACC→JFK | LOS→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LFW | – | 105 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 15 | – |
| Flight time | 10h 55m | 10h 47m | – |
Travel Essentials
LFW: GMT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lomé, it's 2:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
LFW–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LFW to JFK
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.
LFW to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LFW to JFK is about 10 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,158 miles (8,300 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Jomo Kenyatta and Kotoka. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS).