ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,990 km
6,208 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
9,990 km
6,208 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GRI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ GRI
ICAO Code DIAP KGRI
City Abidjan Grand Island
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 40.970000, -98.310000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 9,990 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 10:14 in Abidjan, it's 04:14 in Grand Island. 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 1,826 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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