ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,600 km
5,965 miles
BRD
Brainerd
United States
Distance
9,600 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ BRD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ BRD
ICAO Code DIAP KBRD
City Abidjan Brainerd
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,232 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 46.400000, -94.130000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Brainerd (BRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) in Brainerd, United States is 9,600 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 14:05 in Abidjan, it's 08:05 in Brainerd. 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 1,211 feet between the two airports. Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Brainerd (BRD) 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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