ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,668 km
6,008 miles
BAD
Bossier City
United States
Distance
9,668 km
6,008 mi / 5,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ BAD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Barksdale Afb Airport
IATA Code ABJ BAD
ICAO Code DIAP KBAD
City Abidjan Bossier City
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 32.500000, -93.660000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Bossier City (BAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) in Bossier City, United States is 9,668 kilometers (6,008 miles / 5,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 21:49 in Abidjan, it's 15:49 in Bossier City. 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 Bossier City (BAD) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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