ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,061 km
6,252 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
10,061 km
6,252 mi / 5,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RSL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code ABJ RSL
ICAO Code DIAP KRSL
City Abidjan Russell
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.870000, -98.810000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 10,061 kilometers (6,252 miles / 5,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 23:20 in Abidjan, it's 17:20 in Russell. 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 1,843 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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