ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,985 km
6,204 miles
GLE
Gainesville
United States
Distance
9,985 km
6,204 mi / 5,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GLE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gainesville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ GLE
ICAO Code DIAP KGLE
City Abidjan Gainesville
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 33.650000, -97.200000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gainesville (GLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) in Gainesville, United States is 9,985 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 17:50 in Abidjan, it's 11:50 in Gainesville. 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 Gainesville (GLE) 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 Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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