Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Abidjan flights
Abidjan lies 8,369 km (5,200 mi) east of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Abidjan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 458,580 | 6.3 million |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 93 km out | ABJ, 13 km out |
Clocks in Abidjan are 5 h ahead of Santo Domingo de los Colorados right now, so a 11 h 29 min journey lands 16 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abidjan
Crossing from Ecuador into Ivory Coast: money changes from the Dollar to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +225; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 96 km).
Arriving in Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | ABJ | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,843 ft | 21 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,369 km (5,200 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Abidjan
Our booking partner lists 377 places to stay in Abidjan. Of the 326 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (243), and 12 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 10,421 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abidjan from Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
8,369 km (5,200 mi) in a straight line, east of Santo Domingo de los Colorados.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Abidjan by air?
About 11 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Abidjan?
Abidjan is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Abidjan against America/Guayaquil).
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Abidjan flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What currency do I need in Abidjan?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Abidjan?
Our booking partner lists 377 places to stay in Abidjan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.