ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,320 km
5,170 miles
ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
Distance
8,320 km
5,170 mi / 4,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ ATF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chachoan Airport
IATA Code ABJ ATF
ICAO Code DIAP SEAM
City Abidjan Ambato
Country Ivory Coast Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 21 ft 8,502 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.210000, -78.570000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ambato (ATF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador is 8,320 kilometers (5,170 miles / 4,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:22 in Abidjan, it's 04:22 in Ambato. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,481 feet between the two airports. Chachoan Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ambato (ATF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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