ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,609 km
5,971 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ SZL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code ABJ SZL
ICAO Code DIAP KSZL
City Abidjan Knob Noster
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 871 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.730000, -93.550000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 23:36 in Abidjan, it's 17:36 in Knob Noster. 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 Knob Noster (SZL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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