ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,726 km
6,043 miles
BBB
Benson
United States
Distance
9,726 km
6,043 mi / 5,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
315°
northwest

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ABJ BBB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Benson Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ BBB
ICAO Code DIAP KBBB
City Abidjan Benson
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,039 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 45.330000, -95.650000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Benson (BBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) in Benson, United States is 9,726 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 22:37 in Abidjan, it's 16:37 in Benson. 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Benson Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Benson (BBB) 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 Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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