ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,020 km
6,848 miles
YBA
Banff
Canada
Distance
11,020 km
6,848 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YBA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Banff Airport
IATA Code ABJ YBA
ICAO Code DIAP CYBA
City Abidjan Banff
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Edmonton
Elevation 21 ft 4,583 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 51.210000, -115.540000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Banff (YBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Banff Airport (YBA) in Banff, Canada is 11,020 kilometers (6,848 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 07:17 in Abidjan, it's 00:17 in Banff. 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 4,562 feet between the two airports. Banff Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Banff (YBA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 70° (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 Banff Airport (YBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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