ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,523 km
6,539 miles
CYW
Celaya
Mexico
Distance
10,523 km
6,539 mi / 5,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ CYW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
IATA Code ABJ CYW
ICAO Code DIAP MMCY
City Abidjan Celaya
Country Ivory Coast Mexico
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 5,709 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 20.550000, -100.890000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 10,523 kilometers (6,539 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mexico. 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 15:07 in Abidjan, it's 09:07 in Celaya. 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 5,688 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Celaya (CYW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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