ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,503 km
7,769 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
12,503 km
7,769 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ABJ CAN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ABJ CAN
ICAO Code DIAP ZGGG
City Abidjan Guangzhou
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 23.390000, 113.300000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 12,503 kilometers (7,769 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 China. 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 20:43 in Abidjan, it's 04:43 in Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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