ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,619 km
7,220 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
11,619 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
323°
northwest

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ABJ CWS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Center Island Airport
IATA Code ABJ CWS
ICAO Code DIAP 78WA
City Abidjan Center Island
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 48.490000, -122.830000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 11,619 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 11:18 in Abidjan, it's 03:18 in Center Island. 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.

The return flight from Center Island (CWS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 64° (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 Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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