ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,059 km
6,250 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
10,059 km
6,250 mi / 5,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
298°
west northwest

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ABJ RFG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code ABJ RFG
ICAO Code DIAP KRFG
City Abidjan Refugio
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 28.300000, -97.300000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 10,059 kilometers (6,250 miles / 5,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 15:08 in Abidjan, it's 09:08 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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