ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,340 km
5,804 miles
BCS
Belle Chasse
United States
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ BCS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Southern Seaplane Airport
IATA Code ABJ BCS
ICAO Code DIAP 65LA
City Abidjan Belle Chasse
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.870000, -90.020000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Belle Chasse (BCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) in Belle Chasse, United States is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 19:14 in Abidjan, it's 13:14 in Belle Chasse. 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.

The return flight from Belle Chasse (BCS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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