ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,305 km
5,782 miles
ALN
Alton/St Louis
United States
Distance
9,305 km
5,782 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ ALN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport St Louis Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ ALN
ICAO Code DIAP KALN
City Abidjan Alton/St Louis
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 544 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.890000, -90.050000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Alton/St Louis (ALN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) in Alton/St Louis, United States is 9,305 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 18:48 in Abidjan, it's 12:48 in Alton/St Louis. 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.

The return flight from Alton/St Louis (ALN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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