ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,160 km
5,692 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YAB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code ABJ YAB
ICAO Code DIAP CYAB
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 21 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 73.010000, -85.040000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Canada. 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 07:57 in Abidjan, it's 01:57 in Arctic Bay Airport. 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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 97° (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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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