ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,345 km
7,050 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,345 km
7,050 mi / 6,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ LWL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code ABJ LWL
ICAO Code DIAP KLWL
City Abidjan Wells
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 41.120000, -114.920000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,345 kilometers (7,050 miles / 6,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 11:59 in Abidjan, it's 03:59 in Wells. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,748 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 72° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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