ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,751 km
5,438 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
8,751 km
5,438 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ SYV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code ABJ SYV
ICAO Code DIAP KSYV
City Abidjan Sylvester
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 31.560000, -83.890000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 8,751 kilometers (5,438 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 23:00 in Abidjan, it's 18:00 in Sylvester. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sylvester (SYV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 91° (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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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