ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,873 km
6,756 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
10,873 km
6,756 mi / 5,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YFS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code ABJ YFS
ICAO Code DIAP CYFS
City Abidjan Fort Simpson
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Edmonton
Elevation 21 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 61.760000, -121.240000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 10,873 kilometers (6,756 miles / 5,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 09:45 in Abidjan, it's 02:45 in Fort Simpson. 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.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 63° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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