ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,857 km
5,504 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
8,857 km
5,504 mi / 4,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RID
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ RID
ICAO Code DIAP KRID
City Abidjan Richmond
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 39.760000, -84.840000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 8,857 kilometers (5,504 miles / 4,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 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 03:22 in Abidjan, it's 22:22 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,119 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 92° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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