ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,408 km
5,846 miles
FMS
Fort Madison
United States
Distance
9,408 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ FMS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fort Madison Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ FMS
ICAO Code DIAP KFSW
City Abidjan Fort Madison
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 722 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 40.660000, -91.330000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fort Madison (FMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States is 9,408 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 15:30 in Abidjan, it's 09:30 in Fort Madison. 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.

The return flight from Fort Madison (FMS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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