ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,351 km
5,811 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
9,351 km
5,811 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ ILS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code ABJ ILS
ICAO Code DIAP MSSS
City Abidjan San Salvador
Country Ivory Coast El Salvador
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/El_Salvador
Elevation 21 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 13.700000, -89.120000

Abidjan (ABJ) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 9,351 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 El Salvador. 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 13:02 in Abidjan, it's 07:02 in San Salvador. 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 2,000 feet between the two airports. Ilopango International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ILS) 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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