ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,743 km
7,297 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
11,743 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RBF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code ABJ RBF
ICAO Code DIAP KL35
City Abidjan Big Bear City
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 34.260000, -116.860000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 11,743 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 11:40 in Abidjan, it's 03:40 in Big Bear City. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,731 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City (RBF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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