ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,740 km
5,431 miles
BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
Distance
8,740 km
5,431 mi / 4,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
43°
northeast

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ABJ BXH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Balkhash Airport
IATA Code ABJ BXH
ICAO Code DIAP UAAH
City Abidjan Balkhash
Country Ivory Coast Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Qyzylorda
Elevation 21 ft 1,446 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 46.890000, 75.000000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Balkhash (BXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan is 8,740 kilometers (5,431 miles / 4,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 01:55 in Abidjan, it's 06:55 in Balkhash. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,425 feet between the two airports. Balkhash Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Balkhash (BXH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 265° (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 Balkhash Airport (BXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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