ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,900 km
7,394 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
11,900 km
7,394 mi / 6,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
310°
northwest

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ABJ MIT
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code ABJ MIT
ICAO Code DIAP KMIT
City Abidjan Shafter
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.510000, -119.190000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 11,900 kilometers (7,394 miles / 6,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 17:17 in Abidjan, it's 09:17 in Shafter. 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.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 70° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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