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Connecting route · Ethiopia → United States

Flights from Addis Ababa to New York

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Jeddah or Cairo, about 17h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 51m
ADDNYCJED

Addis Ababa to New York at a glance

Fastest journey16h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jeddah or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Addis Ababa to New York

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ADD Jeddah (JED) NYC
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~17h 03m
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ADD Cairo (CAI) NYC
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~16h 51m
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ADD Istanbul (IST) NYC
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 11m
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ADD Dubai (DXB) NYC
Leg 1: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 26m
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ADD Nairobi (NBO) NYC
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 45m
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ADD Doha (DOH) NYC
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,212 km6,963 miles
Journey time
16h 51mestimate
Time difference
-8hNew York vs Addis Ababa
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
ADD → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Addis Ababa to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jeddah, Cairo and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,212 km.
Where do you change planes between Addis Ababa and New York?
The best connecting points are Jeddah (JED), Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Jeddah, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Addis Ababa and New York?
Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and New York?
New York is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.

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