The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 11,810 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 20:45 in Abidjan, it's 12:45 in San Diego. With a 8-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 San Diego (SDM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.