ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,029 km
7,474 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
12,029 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
353°
north

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ABJ WAA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code ABJ WAA
ICAO Code DIAP PAIW
City Abidjan Wales
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 65.620000, -168.090000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 12,029 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 21:21 in Abidjan, it's 12:21 in Wales. With a 9-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 Wales (WAA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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