ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,189 km
6,331 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
10,189 km
6,331 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ TAM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code ABJ TAM
ICAO Code DIAP MMTM
City Abidjan Tampico
Country Ivory Coast Mexico
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 22.300000, -97.870000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 10,189 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Mexico. 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 22:36 in Abidjan, it's 16:36 in Tampico. 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 Tampico (TAM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 84° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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