ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,731 km
5,425 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
8,731 km
5,425 mi / 4,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ PUZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code ABJ PUZ
ICAO Code DIAP MNPC
City Abidjan Puerto Cabezas
Country Ivory Coast Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Managua
Elevation 21 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 14.050000, -83.390000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 8,731 kilometers (5,425 miles / 4,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 09:13 in Abidjan, it's 03:13 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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