ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,555 km
6,558 miles
HOB
Hobbs
United States
Distance
10,555 km
6,558 mi / 5,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ HOB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lea County Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ HOB
ICAO Code DIAP KHOB
City Abidjan Hobbs
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 3,661 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 32.690000, -103.220000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Hobbs (HOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) in Hobbs, United States is 10,555 kilometers (6,558 miles / 5,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 05:02 in Abidjan, it's 22:02 in Hobbs. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,640 feet between the two airports. Lea County Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Hobbs (HOB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 81° (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 Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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