ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,975 km
5,577 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
8,975 km
5,577 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ PLD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code ABJ PLD
ICAO Code DIAP MRSR
City Abidjan Playa Samara
Country Ivory Coast Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 10.250000, -85.420000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 8,975 kilometers (5,577 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 02:12 in Abidjan, it's 20:12 in Playa Samara. 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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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