ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,591 km
6,581 miles
MLK
Malta
United States
Distance
10,591 km
6,581 mi / 5,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ MLK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Malta Airport
IATA Code ABJ MLK
ICAO Code DIAP KM75
City Abidjan Malta
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 2,254 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 48.370000, -107.920000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Malta (MLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Malta Airport (MLK) in Malta, United States is 10,591 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 22:01 in Abidjan, it's 15:01 in Malta. With a 7-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 2,233 feet between the two airports. Malta Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Malta (MLK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Malta Airport (MLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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