ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,987 km
5,584 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ SYI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ SYI
ICAO Code DIAP KSYI
City Abidjan Shelbyville
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.600000, -86.400000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:17 in Abidjan, it's 16:17 in Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 90° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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