ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,472 km
3,400 miles
BUO
Burao
Somalia
Distance
5,472 km
3,400 mi / 2,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ BUO
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Burao Airport
IATA Code ABJ BUO
ICAO Code DIAP HCMV
City Abidjan Burao
Country Ivory Coast Somalia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 21 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 9.530000, 45.550000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Burao (BUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia is 5,472 kilometers (3,400 miles / 2,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Abidjan, it's 11:49 in Burao. 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 3,379 feet between the two airports. Burao Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Burao (BUO) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 269° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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