ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,228 km
6,977 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
11,228 km
6,977 mi / 6,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

ABJ UUK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code ABJ UUK
ICAO Code DIAP PAKU
City Abidjan Kuparuk
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 70.330000, -149.600000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 11,228 kilometers (6,977 miles / 6,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 20:34 in Abidjan, it's 11:34 in Kuparuk. With a 9-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 35° (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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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