ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,671 km
7,252 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
11,671 km
7,252 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
345°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABJ EIL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code ABJ EIL
ICAO Code DIAP PAEI
City Abidjan Fairbanks
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 64.670000, -147.100000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 11,671 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 02:04 in Abidjan, it's 18:04 in Fairbanks. 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.

The return flight from Fairbanks (EIL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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