ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,735 km
6,049 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
9,735 km
6,049 mi / 5,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABJ RKR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code ABJ RKR
ICAO Code DIAP KRKR
City Abidjan Poteau
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 451 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.020000, -94.620000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 9,735 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 02:14 in Abidjan, it's 21:14 in Poteau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Poteau (RKR) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 85° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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