ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,106 km
5,658 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABJ MDW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code ABJ MDW
ICAO Code DIAP KMDW
City Abidjan Chicago
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 41.790000, -87.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 13:34 in Abidjan, it's 08:34 in Chicago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 90° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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