ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,196 km
5,093 miles
GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
Distance
8,196 km
5,093 mi / 4,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GAI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Montgomery County Airpark
IATA Code ABJ GAI
ICAO Code DIAP KGAI
City Abidjan Gaithersburg
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 539 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 39.170000, -77.170000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gaithersburg (GAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States is 8,196 kilometers (5,093 miles / 4,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 03:25 in Abidjan, it's 22:25 in Gaithersburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 97° (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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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