ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,949 km
6,182 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
9,949 km
6,182 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
300°
west northwest

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ABJ ELA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code ABJ ELA
ICAO Code DIAP KELA
City Abidjan Eagle Lake
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.600000, -96.320000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 9,949 kilometers (6,182 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 00:53 in Abidjan, it's 18:53 in Eagle Lake. 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 Eagle Lake (ELA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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