ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,915 km
5,539 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ IRS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ IRS
ICAO Code DIAP KIRS
City Abidjan Sturgis
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Detroit
Elevation 21 ft 925 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 41.810000, -85.440000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:48 in Abidjan, it's 17:48 in Sturgis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sturgis (IRS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 92° (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 Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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