ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,471 km
6,506 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
10,471 km
6,506 mi / 5,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YLJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code ABJ YLJ
ICAO Code DIAP CYLJ
City Abidjan Meadow Lake
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Regina
Elevation 21 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 54.130000, -108.520000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 10,471 kilometers (6,506 miles / 5,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 09:43 in Abidjan, it's 03:43 in Meadow Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,555 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 75° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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