ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,948 km
5,560 miles
GLW
Glasgow
United States
Distance
8,948 km
5,560 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
307°
northwest

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ABJ GLW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Glasgow Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ GLW
ICAO Code DIAP KGLW
City Abidjan Glasgow
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 37.030000, -85.950000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Glasgow (GLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) in Glasgow, United States is 8,948 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:08 in Abidjan, it's 13:08 in Glasgow. 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 Glasgow (GLW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 91° (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 Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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