ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,929 km
6,791 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
10,929 km
6,791 mi / 5,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ VEL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ VEL
ICAO Code DIAP KVEL
City Abidjan Vernal
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 40.440000, -109.510000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 10,929 kilometers (6,791 miles / 5,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 13:40 in Abidjan, it's 06:40 in Vernal. With a 7-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 5,253 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 76° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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