ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,742 km
5,432 miles
GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
Distance
8,742 km
5,432 mi / 4,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
278°
west

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ABJ GLF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Golfito Airport
IATA Code ABJ GLF
ICAO Code DIAP MRGF
City Abidjan Golfito
Country Ivory Coast Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 21 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 8.650000, -83.180000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Golfito (GLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica is 8,742 kilometers (5,432 miles / 4,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 04:25 in Abidjan, it's 22:25 in Golfito. 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 Golfito (GLF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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