ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,731 km
6,668 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
10,731 km
6,668 mi / 5,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ VHN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code ABJ VHN
ICAO Code DIAP KVHN
City Abidjan Van Horn
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 31.060000, -104.780000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 10,731 kilometers (6,668 miles / 5,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 19:26 in Abidjan, it's 13:26 in Van Horn. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,936 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 80° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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