ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,251 km
5,748 miles
LUL
Laurel
United States
Distance
9,251 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
301°
west northwest

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ABJ LUL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Hesler-Noble Field
IATA Code ABJ LUL
ICAO Code DIAP KLUL
City Abidjan Laurel
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 31.670000, -89.170000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Laurel (LUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) in Laurel, United States is 9,251 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 17:37 in Abidjan, it's 11:37 in Laurel. 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.

The return flight from Laurel (LUL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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