ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,559 km
5,940 miles
AEL
Albert Lea
United States
Distance
9,559 km
5,940 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ AEL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Albert Lea Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ AEL
ICAO Code DIAP KAEL
City Abidjan Albert Lea
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.680000, -93.370000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Albert Lea (AEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States is 9,559 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 08:39 in Abidjan, it's 02:39 in Albert Lea. 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 1,240 feet between the two airports. Albert Lea Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Albert Lea (AEL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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