ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,244 km
6,365 miles
CBK
Colby
United States
Distance
10,244 km
6,365 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ CBK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shalz Field
IATA Code ABJ CBK
ICAO Code DIAP KCBK
City Abidjan Colby
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 3,188 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 39.430000, -101.050000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Colby (CBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shalz Field (CBK) in Colby, United States is 10,244 kilometers (6,365 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 20:29 in Abidjan, it's 14:29 in Colby. 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 3,167 feet between the two airports. Shalz Field sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Colby (CBK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 81° (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 Shalz Field (CBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.