ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,217 km
5,727 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
9,217 km
5,727 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RFD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code ABJ RFD
ICAO Code DIAP KRFD
City Abidjan Chicago/Rockford
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 42.200000, -89.100000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 9,217 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 13:13 in Abidjan, it's 07:13 in Chicago/Rockford. 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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) 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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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