ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,496 km
5,900 miles
GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Distance
9,496 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GUA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport La Aurora Airport
IATA Code ABJ GUA
ICAO Code DIAP MGGT
City Abidjan Guatemala City
Country Ivory Coast Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Guatemala
Elevation 21 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 14.580000, -90.530000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Guatemala City (GUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala is 9,496 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Guatemala. 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 19:38 in Abidjan, it's 13:38 in Guatemala City. 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 4,931 feet between the two airports. La Aurora Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Guatemala City (GUA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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