ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,890 km
6,145 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
9,890 km
6,145 mi / 5,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YKN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ YKN
ICAO Code DIAP KYKN
City Abidjan Yankton
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 42.920000, -97.390000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 9,890 kilometers (6,145 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 12:21 in Abidjan, it's 06:21 in Yankton. 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 1,285 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) 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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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