ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,060 km
7,494 miles
FWL
Farewell
United States
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ FWL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Farewell Airport
IATA Code ABJ FWL
ICAO Code DIAP 0AA4
City Abidjan Farewell
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 1,535 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 62.510000, -153.890000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Farewell (FWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Farewell Airport (FWL) in Farewell, United States is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 04:34 in Abidjan, it's 19:34 in Farewell. With a 9-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 1,514 feet between the two airports. Farewell Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Farewell (FWL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Farewell Airport (FWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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