ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,650 km
5,996 miles
EFW
Jefferson
United States
Distance
9,650 km
5,996 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABJ EFW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Jefferson Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ EFW
ICAO Code DIAP KEFW
City Abidjan Jefferson
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,047 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 42.010000, -94.340000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jefferson (EFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) in Jefferson, United States is 9,650 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 23:25 in Abidjan, it's 18:25 in Jefferson. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,026 feet between the two airports. Jefferson Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Jefferson (EFW) 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 Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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