ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,814 km
6,098 miles
GFK
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
9,814 km
6,098 mi / 5,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GFK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Grand Forks International Airport
IATA Code ABJ GFK
ICAO Code DIAP KGFK
City Abidjan Grand Forks
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 845 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 47.950000, -97.170000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Grand Forks (GFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 00:26 in Abidjan, it's 18:26 in Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks (GFK) 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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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