ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,137 km
6,920 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
11,137 km
6,920 mi / 6,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ SOW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ SOW
ICAO Code DIAP KSOW
City Abidjan Show Low
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Phoenix
Elevation 21 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 34.270000, -110.010000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 11,137 kilometers (6,920 miles / 6,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 13:29 in Abidjan, it's 06:29 in Show Low. 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 6,395 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional 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 Show Low (SOW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 76° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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