ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
7,741 km
4,810 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
7,741 km
4,810 mi / 4,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ SFM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ SFM
ICAO Code DIAP KSFM
City Abidjan Sanford
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.390000, -70.710000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 7,741 kilometers (4,810 miles / 4,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:50 in Abidjan, it's 17:50 in Sanford. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanford (SFM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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