United States
EthiopiaNew York (JFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route.
11,761 km by air, about 15 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: New York (JFK) and Addis Ababa (ADD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
New York (JFK)AirAddis Ababa (ADD)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 New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) shipping route by air
Air cargo from JFK to ADD flies about 11,761 km, east from New York (JFK), United States to Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia. On a straight great circle the airports are 11,200 km apart.
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 JFK to ADD 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 New York to Addis Ababa saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Ethiopia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from New York (JFK) in this directory, Addis Ababa (ADD) is the 45th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from New York: Osaka (11,713 km), Seoul (11,643 km) and Abu Dhabi (11,582 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
11,761 km along the flight path (11,200 km great circle).
What is the flight time from New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
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 Addis Ababa (ADD) to New York (JFK) 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.