ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,890 km
7,388 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,890 km
7,388 mi / 6,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ LAX
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ABJ LAX
ICAO Code DIAP KLAX
City Abidjan Los Angeles
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 33.940000, -118.410000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,890 kilometers (7,388 miles / 6,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 07:06 in Abidjan, it's 23:06 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 71° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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