ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,318 km
7,033 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
11,318 km
7,033 mi / 6,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YQH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code ABJ YQH
ICAO Code DIAP CYQH
City Abidjan Watson Lake
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 60.120000, -128.820000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 11,318 kilometers (7,033 miles / 6,111 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 08:22 in Abidjan, it's 00:22 in Watson Lake. 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 2,234 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 57° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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