ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,911 km
9,887 miles
BWU
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,911 km
9,887 mi / 8,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ BWU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sydney Bankstown Airport
IATA Code ABJ BWU
ICAO Code DIAP YSBK
City Abidjan Sydney
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Sydney
Elevation 21 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -33.920000, 150.990000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sydney (BWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia is 15,911 kilometers (9,887 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Abidjan, it's 22:11 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Sydney (BWU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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