ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,288 km
7,014 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
308°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABJ VLE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code ABJ VLE
ICAO Code DIAP K40G
City Abidjan Grand Canyon
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Phoenix
Elevation 21 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.650000, -112.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 06:59 in Abidjan, it's 23:59 in Grand Canyon. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,978 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 75° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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