ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,324 km
7,036 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
11,324 km
7,036 mi / 6,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YLW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code ABJ YLW
ICAO Code DIAP CYLW
City Abidjan Kelowna
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 49.960000, -119.380000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 11,324 kilometers (7,036 miles / 6,114 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 09:48 in Abidjan, it's 01:48 in Kelowna. With a 8-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 1,388 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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