ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,608 km
7,213 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,608 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ YVR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ABJ YVR
ICAO Code DIAP CYVR
City Abidjan Richmond
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 49.190000, -123.180000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,608 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 07:07 in Abidjan, it's 23:07 in Richmond. 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 64° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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