ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,313 km
5,787 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
9,313 km
5,787 mi / 5,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
305°
northwest

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ABJ MEM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code ABJ MEM
ICAO Code DIAP KMEM
City Abidjan Memphis
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.040000, -89.980000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 9,313 kilometers (5,787 miles / 5,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:22 in Abidjan, it's 09:22 in Memphis. 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 Memphis (MEM) 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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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