ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,301 km
7,022 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
11,301 km
7,022 mi / 6,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ ZGF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code ABJ ZGF
ICAO Code DIAP CZGF
City Abidjan Grand Forks
Country Ivory Coast Canada
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 49.020000, -118.430000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 11,301 kilometers (7,022 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 02:48 in Abidjan, it's 18:48 in Grand Forks. 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 1,699 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 68° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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