ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,442 km
5,867 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
9,442 km
5,867 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
317°
northwest

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ABJ SUW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code ABJ SUW
ICAO Code DIAP KSUW
City Abidjan Superior
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 46.690000, -92.090000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 16:23 in Abidjan, it's 10:23 in Superior. 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.

The return flight from Superior (SUW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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