ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,488 km
5,895 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
9,488 km
5,895 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
314°
northwest

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ABJ RST
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code ABJ RST
ICAO Code DIAP KRST
City Abidjan Rochester
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.910000, -92.500000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 9,488 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 16:37 in Abidjan, it's 10:37 in Rochester. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,296 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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