ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,209 km
5,722 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
9,209 km
5,722 mi / 4,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
302°
west northwest

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ABJ MEI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Key Field
IATA Code ABJ MEI
ICAO Code DIAP KMEI
City Abidjan Meridian
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 32.330000, -88.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 9,209 kilometers (5,722 miles / 4,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 21:56 in Abidjan, it's 15:56 in Meridian. 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 Meridian (MEI) 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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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