ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,503 km
7,769 miles
AKN
King Salmon
United States
Distance
12,503 km
7,769 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ AKN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport King Salmon Airport
IATA Code ABJ AKN
ICAO Code DIAP PAKN
City Abidjan King Salmon
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 73 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 58.680000, -156.650000

Abidjan (ABJ) to King Salmon (AKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States is 12,503 kilometers (7,769 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 20:05 in Abidjan, it's 11:05 in King Salmon. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from King Salmon (AKN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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