ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,145 km
6,304 miles
CSM
Burns Flat
United States
Distance
10,145 km
6,304 mi / 5,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ CSM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Clinton/Sherman Airport
IATA Code ABJ CSM
ICAO Code DIAP KCSM
City Abidjan Burns Flat
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,922 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.340000, -99.200000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Burns Flat (CSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States is 10,145 kilometers (6,304 miles / 5,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 18:29 in Abidjan, it's 12:29 in Burns Flat. 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 1,901 feet between the two airports. Clinton/Sherman Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Burns Flat (CSM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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