ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,903 km
7,396 miles
CDL
Candle
United States
Distance
11,903 km
7,396 mi / 6,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

ABJ CDL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Candle 2 Airport
IATA Code ABJ CDL
ICAO Code DIAP AK75
City Abidjan Candle
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 65.910000, -161.930000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Candle (CDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Candle 2 Airport (CDL) in Candle, United States is 11,903 kilometers (7,396 miles / 6,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 14:11 in Abidjan, it's 05:11 in Candle. 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 Candle (CDL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Candle 2 Airport (CDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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