ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,327 km
7,660 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
12,327 km
7,660 mi / 6,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
350°
north

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ABJ PQS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code ABJ PQS
ICAO Code DIAP K0AK
City Abidjan Pilot Station
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Nome
Elevation 21 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 61.960000, -162.940000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 12,327 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 19:56 in Abidjan, it's 10:56 in Pilot Station. With a 9-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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