ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,648 km
5,995 miles
DRI
De Ridder
United States
Distance
9,648 km
5,995 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ DRI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Beauregard Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ DRI
ICAO Code DIAP KDRI
City Abidjan De Ridder
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 30.800000, -93.300000

Abidjan (ABJ) to De Ridder (DRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) in De Ridder, United States is 9,648 kilometers (5,995 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 08:42 in Abidjan, it's 02:42 in De Ridder. 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 De Ridder (DRI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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