ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,694 km
2,916 miles
AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
Distance
4,694 km
2,916 mi / 2,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
85°
east

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ABJ AWA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Awassa Airport
IATA Code ABJ AWA
ICAO Code DIAP HALA
City Abidjan Awassa
Country Ivory Coast Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 21 ft 5,450 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 7.070000, 38.500000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Awassa (AWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia is 4,694 kilometers (2,916 miles / 2,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Abidjan, it's 12:10 in Awassa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,429 feet between the two airports. Awassa Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Awassa (AWA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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