ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,408 km
6,468 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
10,408 km
6,468 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
311°
northwest

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ABJ STK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ STK
ICAO Code DIAP KSTK
City Abidjan Sterling
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 40.610000, -103.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 10,408 kilometers (6,468 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 14:54 in Abidjan, it's 07:54 in Sterling. 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 4,017 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 80° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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