ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,262 km
5,755 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
9,262 km
5,755 mi / 5,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RRL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ RRL
ICAO Code DIAP KRRL
City Abidjan Merrill
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 45.200000, -89.710000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 9,262 kilometers (5,755 miles / 5,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 01:38 in Abidjan, it's 19:38 in Merrill. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,297 feet between the two airports. Merrill Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 89° (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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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