ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,512 km
6,532 miles
AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
Distance
10,512 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
69°
east northeast

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ABJ AKY
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sittwe Airport
IATA Code ABJ AKY
ICAO Code DIAP VYSW
City Abidjan Sittwe
Country Ivory Coast Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Yangon
Elevation 21 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 20.130000, 92.870000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sittwe (AKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar is 10,512 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Abidjan, it's 02:39 in Sittwe. With a 6.5-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 Sittwe (AKY) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Sittwe Airport (AKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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