Ethiopia
United StatesAddis Ababa (ADD) to New York (JFK) shipping route.
11,761 km by air, about 15 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Addis Ababa (ADD) and New York (JFK)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Addis Ababa (ADD)AirNew York (JFK)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,761 km (7,308 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,200 km |
| Flight time | 15 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Addis Ababa (ADD) to New York (JFK) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 11,761 km (6,350 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,200 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 15 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ADD to JFK this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Addis Ababa to New York saves money. The shipment crosses from Ethiopia into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Addis Ababa (ADD) in this directory, New York (JFK) is the 49th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Addis Ababa: Tokyo (10,975 km), Osaka (10,530 km) and Campinas (10,485 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to New York (JFK)?
11,761 km along the flight path (11,200 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Addis Ababa (ADD) to New York (JFK)?
About 15 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.