ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,032 km
7,476 miles
BGQ
Big Lake
United States
Distance
12,032 km
7,476 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
344°
north northwest

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ABJ BGQ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Big Lake Airport
IATA Code ABJ BGQ
ICAO Code DIAP PAGQ
City Abidjan Big Lake
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 162 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 61.530000, -149.810000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Big Lake (BGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States is 12,032 kilometers (7,476 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 03:04 in Abidjan, it's 18:04 in Big Lake. With a 9-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 Big Lake (BGQ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 36° (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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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