ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,863 km
2,400 miles
CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
Distance
3,863 km
2,400 mi / 2,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
247°
west southwest

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ABJ CAU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Caruaru Airport
IATA Code ABJ CAU
ICAO Code DIAP SNRU
City Abidjan Caruaru
Country Ivory Coast Brazil
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Fortaleza
Elevation 21 ft 1,891 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -8.280000, -36.010000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Caruaru (CAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil is 3,863 kilometers (2,400 miles / 2,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Abidjan, it's 11:49 in Caruaru. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,870 feet between the two airports. Caruaru Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Caruaru (CAU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 68° (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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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