ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,112 km
6,283 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
10,112 km
6,283 mi / 5,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ JAL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code ABJ JAL
ICAO Code DIAP MMJA
City Abidjan Xalapa
Country Ivory Coast Mexico
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 19.480000, -96.800000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 10,112 kilometers (6,283 miles / 5,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Mexico. 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 02:17 in Abidjan, it's 20:17 in Xalapa. 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 3,106 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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