ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,638 km
5,367 miles
AVL
Asheville
United States
Distance
8,638 km
5,367 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ AVL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Asheville Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ AVL
ICAO Code DIAP KAVL
City Abidjan Asheville
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 2,164 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.440000, -82.540000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Asheville (AVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States is 8,638 kilometers (5,367 miles / 4,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:14 in Abidjan, it's 10:14 in Asheville. 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 2,143 feet between the two airports. Asheville Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Asheville (AVL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 92° (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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.