ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
8,635 km
5,366 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
8,635 km
5,366 mi / 4,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
310°
northwest

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ABV EWR
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code ABV EWR
ICAO Code DNAA KEWR
City Abuja Newark
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 1,123 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 40.690000, -74.170000

Abuja (ABV) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 8,635 kilometers (5,366 miles / 4,663 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 01:23 in Abuja, it's 19:23 in Newark. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,106 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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