ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,347 km
5,808 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
9,347 km
5,808 mi / 5,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
283°
west northwest

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ABJ SAL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code ABJ SAL
ICAO Code DIAP MSLP
City Abidjan Santa Clara
Country Ivory Coast El Salvador
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/El_Salvador
Elevation 21 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 13.440000, -89.060000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 9,347 kilometers (5,808 miles / 5,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 El Salvador. 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 00:07 in Abidjan, it's 18:07 in Santa Clara. 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.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SAL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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