ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,206 km
7,584 miles
CIF
Chifeng
China
Distance
12,206 km
7,584 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
41°
northeast

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ABJ CIF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chifeng Airport
IATA Code ABJ CIF
ICAO Code DIAP ZBCF
City Abidjan Chifeng
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 42.230000, 118.910000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Chifeng (CIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China is 12,206 kilometers (7,584 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 22:26 in Abidjan, it's 06:26 in Chifeng. 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 Chifeng (CIF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 297° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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