ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,070 km
7,500 miles
ANC
Anchorage
United States
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ ANC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA Code ABJ ANC
ICAO Code DIAP PANC
City Abidjan Anchorage
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 61.170000, -150.000000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Anchorage (ANC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 14:05 in Abidjan, it's 05:05 in Anchorage. 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 Anchorage (ANC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 36° (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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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