ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,851 km
6,121 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,851 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ IAH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ABJ IAH
ICAO Code DIAP KIAH
City Abidjan Houston
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.980000, -95.340000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,851 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 06:53 in Abidjan, it's 00:53 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 85° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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