ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,715 km
5,415 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
8,715 km
5,415 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ LIO
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code ABJ LIO
ICAO Code DIAP MRLM
City Abidjan Puerto Limon
Country Ivory Coast Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 9.960000, -83.020000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 8,715 kilometers (5,415 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 23:19 in Abidjan, it's 17:19 in Puerto Limon. 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 Puerto Limon (LIO) 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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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