Airport Comparison
| ABJ | BIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Bouet Airport | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport |
| IATA Code | ABJ | BIF |
| ICAO Code | DIAP | KBIF |
| City | Abidjan | Fort Bliss/El Paso/ |
| Country | Ivory Coast | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 3,947 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.260000, -3.930000 | 31.850000, -106.380000 |
Abidjan (ABJ) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States is 10,864 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.
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 00:54 in Abidjan, it's 17:54 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,926 feet between the two airports. Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.
The return flight from Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.