ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,113 km
5,662 miles
GUF
Gulf Shores
United States
Distance
9,113 km
5,662 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
300°
west northwest

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ABJ GUF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field
IATA Code ABJ GUF
ICAO Code DIAP KJKA
City Abidjan Gulf Shores
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 30.290000, -87.670000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gulf Shores (GUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States is 9,113 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 06:21 in Abidjan, it's 00:21 in Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores (GUF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 89° (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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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