ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,698 km
6,648 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
10,698 km
6,648 mi / 5,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ LZC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code ABJ LZC
ICAO Code DIAP MMLC
City Abidjan Lazaro Cardenas
Country Ivory Coast Mexico
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 18.000000, -102.220000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 10,698 kilometers (6,648 miles / 5,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 15:35 in Abidjan, it's 09:35 in Lazaro Cardenas. 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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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