ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,947 km
5,559 miles
ALX
Alexander City
United States
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ ALX
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Thomas C Russell Field
IATA Code ABJ ALX
ICAO Code DIAP KALX
City Abidjan Alexander City
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 686 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 32.910000, -85.960000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Alexander City (ALX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 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 10:31 in Abidjan, it's 04:31 in Alexander City. 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 Alexander City (ALX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 90° (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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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