ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
7,422 km
4,612 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
7,422 km
4,612 mi / 4,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ MRD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code ABJ MRD
ICAO Code DIAP SVMD
City Abidjan Merida
Country Ivory Coast Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Caracas
Elevation 21 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 8.580000, -71.160000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 7,422 kilometers (4,612 miles / 4,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in Abidjan, it's 04:31 in Merida. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,986 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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