ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,842 km
6,115 miles
EMP
Emporia
United States
Distance
9,842 km
6,115 mi / 5,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ EMP
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Emporia Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ EMP
ICAO Code DIAP KEMP
City Abidjan Emporia
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.330000, -96.190000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Emporia (EMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States is 9,842 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 21:19 in Abidjan, it's 15:19 in Emporia. 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 1,187 feet between the two airports. Emporia Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Emporia (EMP) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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