ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,528 km
7,163 miles
BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
Distance
11,528 km
7,163 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
83°
east

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ABJ BWH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Butterworth Airport
IATA Code ABJ BWH
ICAO Code DIAP WMKB
City Abidjan Butterworth
Country Ivory Coast Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 21 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 5.470000, 100.390000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Butterworth (BWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia is 11,528 kilometers (7,163 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Malaysia. 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 00:27 in Abidjan, it's 08:27 in Butterworth. 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.

The return flight from Butterworth (BWH) 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 Butterworth Airport (BWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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