ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,171 km
5,699 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
9,171 km
5,699 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ UBS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code ABJ UBS
ICAO Code DIAP KUBS
City Abidjan Columbus
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 33.470000, -88.380000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 9,171 kilometers (5,699 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 12:53 in Abidjan, it's 06:53 in Columbus. 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 Columbus (UBS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 89° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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