ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
8,603 km
5,345 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,603 km
5,345 mi / 4,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABV JFK
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ABV JFK
ICAO Code DNAA KJFK
City Abuja New York
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 1,123 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 40.640000, -73.780000

Abuja (ABV) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,603 kilometers (5,345 miles / 4,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Abuja, it's 17:25 in New York. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,110 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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