ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,816 km
6,721 miles
YEG
Edmonton
Canada
Distance
10,816 km
6,721 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YEG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Edmonton International Airport
IATA Code ABJ YEG
ICAO Code DIAP CYEG
City Abidjan Edmonton
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Edmonton
Elevation 21 ft 2,373 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 53.310000, -113.580000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Edmonton (YEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada is 10,816 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 08:48 in Abidjan, it's 01:48 in Edmonton. 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 2,352 feet between the two airports. Edmonton International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 71° (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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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