ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,215 km
5,726 miles
MKL
Jackson
United States
Distance
9,215 km
5,726 mi / 4,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
305°
northwest

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ABJ MKL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ MKL
ICAO Code DIAP KMKL
City Abidjan Jackson
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 433 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.600000, -88.920000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jackson (MKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) in Jackson, United States is 9,215 kilometers (5,726 miles / 4,976 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 16:01 in Abidjan, it's 10:01 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (MKL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 89° (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 Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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