ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,774 km
6,073 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
9,774 km
6,073 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YGM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code ABJ YGM
ICAO Code DIAP CYGM
City Abidjan Gimli
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Winnipeg
Elevation 21 ft 753 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 50.630000, -97.040000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 9,774 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Canada. 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 10:56 in Abidjan, it's 04:56 in Gimli. 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 Gimli (YGM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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