ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,931 km
7,414 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
11,931 km
7,414 mi / 6,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
308°
northwest

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ABJ SZP
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code ABJ SZP
ICAO Code DIAP KSZP
City Abidjan Santa Paula
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 34.350000, -119.060000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 11,931 kilometers (7,414 miles / 6,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 21:20 in Abidjan, it's 13:20 in Santa Paula. With a 8-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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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