ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,701 km
6,028 miles
AXN
Alexandria
United States
Distance
9,701 km
6,028 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
316°
northwest

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ABJ AXN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chandler Field
IATA Code ABJ AXN
ICAO Code DIAP KAXN
City Abidjan Alexandria
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,425 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 45.870000, -95.390000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Alexandria (AXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chandler Field (AXN) in Alexandria, United States is 9,701 kilometers (6,028 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 20:03 in Abidjan, it's 14:03 in Alexandria. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Chandler Field sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Alexandria (AXN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 85° (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 Chandler Field (AXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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