The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock, United States is 10,409 kilometers (6,468 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying 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 00:59 in Abidjan, it's 18:59 in Lubbock. 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 3,261 feet between the two airports. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (LBB) 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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.