ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,483 km
6,514 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YSM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code ABJ YSM
ICAO Code DIAP CYSM
City Abidjan Fort Smith
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Edmonton
Elevation 21 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 60.020000, -111.960000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 12:18 in Abidjan, it's 05:18 in Fort Smith. With a 7-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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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