ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,791 km
7,327 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
11,791 km
7,327 mi / 6,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RIV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code ABJ RIV
ICAO Code DIAP KRIV
City Abidjan Riverside
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 33.880000, -117.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 11,791 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 14:05 in Abidjan, it's 06:05 in Riverside. With a 8-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 1,515 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 72° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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