ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,704 km
6,030 miles
MCI
Kansas City
United States
Distance
9,704 km
6,030 mi / 5,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ MCI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kansas City International Airport
IATA Code ABJ MCI
ICAO Code DIAP KMCI
City Abidjan Kansas City
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 39.300000, -94.710000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kansas City (MCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, United States is 9,704 kilometers (6,030 miles / 5,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 12:05 in Abidjan, it's 06:05 in Kansas City. 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 1,006 feet between the two airports. Kansas City International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 85° (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 Kansas City International Airport (MCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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