ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,513 km
5,290 miles
YKF
Waterloo
Canada
Distance
8,513 km
5,290 mi / 4,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YKF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kitchener / Waterloo Airport
IATA Code ABJ YKF
ICAO Code DIAP CYKF
City Abidjan Waterloo
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Toronto
Elevation 21 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.460000, -80.380000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Waterloo (YKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) in Waterloo, Canada is 8,513 kilometers (5,290 miles / 4,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:59 in Abidjan, it's 05:59 in Waterloo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,034 feet between the two airports. Kitchener / Waterloo Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Waterloo (YKF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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