ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,547 km
5,932 miles
GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
Distance
9,547 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GPZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field
IATA Code ABJ GPZ
ICAO Code DIAP KGPZ
City Abidjan Grand Rapids
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,356 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 47.210000, -93.510000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States is 9,547 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 13:11 in Abidjan, it's 07:11 in Grand Rapids. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,335 feet between the two airports. Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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