ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,292 km
6,395 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
10,292 km
6,395 mi / 5,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ XWA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code ABJ XWA
ICAO Code DIAP KXWA
City Abidjan Williston
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 48.260000, -103.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 10,292 kilometers (6,395 miles / 5,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 21:25 in Abidjan, it's 15:25 in Williston. 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 2,335 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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