ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,055 km
7,491 miles
HWD
Hayward
United States
Distance
12,055 km
7,491 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
313°
northwest

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ABJ HWD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Hayward Executive Airport
IATA Code ABJ HWD
ICAO Code DIAP KHWD
City Abidjan Hayward
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 37.700000, -122.100000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Hayward (HWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, United States is 12,055 kilometers (7,491 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 21:57 in Abidjan, it's 13:57 in Hayward. With a 8-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 Hayward (HWD) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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