ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,192 km
6,955 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
11,192 km
6,955 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RIF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ RIF
ICAO Code DIAP KRIF
City Abidjan Richfield
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.730000, -112.100000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 11,192 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 15:13 in Abidjan, it's 08:13 in Richfield. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,297 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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