ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,760 km
7,308 miles
BIH
Bishop
United States
Distance
11,760 km
7,308 mi / 6,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ BIH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Bishop Airport
IATA Code ABJ BIH
ICAO Code DIAP KBIH
City Abidjan Bishop
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 4,124 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 37.370000, -118.360000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Bishop (BIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States is 11,760 kilometers (7,308 miles / 6,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 17:22 in Abidjan, it's 09:22 in Bishop. With a 8-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 4,103 feet between the two airports. Bishop Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Bishop (BIH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Bishop Airport (BIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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