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Connecting route · United States → Ethiopia

Flights from New York to Addis Ababa

There are no direct flights from New York to Addis Ababa. 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
NYCADDJED

New York to Addis Ababa at a glance

Fastest journey16h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jeddah or Cairo

Best ways to fly from New York to Addis Ababa

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

1
NYC Jeddah (JED) ADD
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~17h 03m
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NYC Cairo (CAI) ADD
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 51m
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3
NYC Istanbul (IST) ADD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 11m
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4
NYC Dubai (DXB) ADD
Leg 1: Emirates, United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~19h 26m
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NYC Nairobi (NBO) ADD
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 45m
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NYC Doha (DOH) ADD
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, 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
+8hAddis Ababa vs New York
Currency in Addis Ababa
USD
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → ADD

Flights from New York to Addis Ababa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York to Addis Ababa?
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 New York to Addis Ababa?
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 New York and Addis Ababa?
The best connecting points are Jeddah (JED), Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Saudia flies both legs via Jeddah, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Addis Ababa?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
What is the time difference between New York and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of New York.

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