ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,101 km
6,277 miles
HYS
Hays
United States
Distance
10,101 km
6,277 mi / 5,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ HYS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Hays Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ HYS
ICAO Code DIAP KHYS
City Abidjan Hays
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,999 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.840000, -99.270000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Hays (HYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States is 10,101 kilometers (6,277 miles / 5,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:45 in Abidjan, it's 03:45 in Hays. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,978 feet between the two airports. Hays Regional Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Hays (HYS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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