The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) in Sioux City, United States is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 10:29 in Abidjan, it's 04:29 in Sioux City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,077 feet between the two airports. Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sioux City (SUX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.