ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
14,019 km
8,711 miles
FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
Distance
14,019 km
8,711 mi / 7,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ FKS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fukushima Airport
IATA Code ABJ FKS
ICAO Code DIAP RJSF
City Abidjan Sukagawa
Country Ivory Coast Japan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 1,221 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 37.230000, 140.430000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sukagawa (FKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan is 14,019 kilometers (8,711 miles / 7,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Abidjan, it's 11:24 in Sukagawa. With a 9-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 1,200 feet between the two airports. Fukushima Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sukagawa (FKS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Fukushima Airport (FKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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