ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,688 km
7,263 miles
BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
Distance
11,688 km
7,263 mi / 6,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ BYS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
IATA Code ABJ BYS
ICAO Code DIAP KBYS
City Abidjan Fort Irwin/Barstow
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 2,350 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.280000, -116.630000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States is 11,688 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:30 in Abidjan, it's 02:30 in Fort Irwin/Barstow. With a 8-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 2,329 feet between the two airports. Bicycle Lake Army Air Field sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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