ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,604 km
7,832 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
12,604 km
7,832 mi / 6,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ PTU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code ABJ PTU
ICAO Code DIAP PAPM
City Abidjan Platinum
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 59.020000, -161.830000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 12,604 kilometers (7,832 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 10:13 in Abidjan, it's 01:13 in Platinum. 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 Platinum (PTU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.