ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,093 km
5,650 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
9,093 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ LCE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code ABJ LCE
ICAO Code DIAP MHLC
City Abidjan La Ceiba
Country Ivory Coast Honduras
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 21 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 15.740000, -86.850000

Abidjan (ABJ) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 9,093 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Honduras. 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 23:01 in Abidjan, it's 17:01 in La Ceiba. 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 La Ceiba (LCE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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