ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,670 km
7,251 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
11,670 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ GRF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code ABJ GRF
ICAO Code DIAP KGRF
City Abidjan Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 47.080000, -122.580000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 11,670 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 21:44 in Abidjan, it's 13:44 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. With a 8-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 Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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