ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,236 km
5,739 miles
MSN
Madison
United States
Distance
9,236 km
5,739 mi / 4,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
313°
northwest

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ABJ MSN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Dane County Regional/Truax Field
IATA Code ABJ MSN
ICAO Code DIAP KMSN
City Abidjan Madison
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 887 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.140000, -89.340000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Madison (MSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) in Madison, United States is 9,236 kilometers (5,739 miles / 4,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 05:54 in Abidjan, it's 23:54 in Madison. 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 Madison (MSN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 89° (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 Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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