ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,375 km
6,447 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
10,375 km
6,447 mi / 5,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ABJ UGL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code ABJ UGL
ICAO Code DIAP SCGC
City Abidjan Antartica
Country Ivory Coast AQ
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 21 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 10,375 kilometers (6,447 miles / 5,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Abidjan, it's 20:28 in Antartica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,440 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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