ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,543 km
5,930 miles
YRL
Red Lake
Canada
Distance
9,543 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YRL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Red Lake Airport
IATA Code ABJ YRL
ICAO Code DIAP CYRL
City Abidjan Red Lake
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Winnipeg
Elevation 21 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 51.070000, -93.790000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Red Lake (YRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Red Lake Airport (YRL) in Red Lake, Canada is 9,543 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 02:20 in Abidjan, it's 20:20 in Red 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 1,244 feet between the two airports. Red Lake Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Red Lake (YRL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Red Lake Airport (YRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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