AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
9,597 km
5,964 miles
ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Distance
9,597 km
5,964 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guatemala
Heading
86°
east

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AAZ ABJ
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Port Bouet Airport
IATA Code AAZ ABJ
ICAO Code MGQZ DIAP
City Quezaltenango Abidjan
Country Guatemala Ivory Coast
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 7,779 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 5.260000, -3.930000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is 9,597 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Quezaltenango, it's 17:32 in Abidjan. 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 7,758 feet between the two airports. Port Bouet Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Abidjan (ABJ) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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