ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,678 km
7,256 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
11,678 km
7,256 mi / 6,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
345°
north northwest

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ABJ MTX
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Metro Field
IATA Code ABJ MTX
ICAO Code DIAP KMTF
City Abidjan Fairbanks
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 64.810000, -147.760000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 11,678 kilometers (7,256 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 17:22 in Abidjan, it's 08:22 in Fairbanks. With a 9-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 37° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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