ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,702 km
7,271 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,702 km
7,271 mi / 6,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
322°
northwest

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ABJ SHN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code ABJ SHN
ICAO Code DIAP KSHN
City Abidjan Shelton
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 47.230000, -123.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,702 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 19:23 in Abidjan, it's 11:23 in Shelton. 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.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 64° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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