ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,940 km
6,176 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
9,940 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ JMS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ JMS
ICAO Code DIAP KJMS
City Abidjan Jamestown
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 46.930000, -98.680000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 9,940 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 12:54 in Abidjan, it's 06:54 in Jamestown. 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 1,479 feet between the two airports. Jamestown Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JMS) 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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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