ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,023 km
7,471 miles
CIH
Changzhi
China
Distance
12,023 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
49°
northeast

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ABJ CIH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Changzhi Airport
IATA Code ABJ CIH
ICAO Code DIAP ZBCZ
City Abidjan Changzhi
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 36.250000, 113.130000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Changzhi (CIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China is 12,023 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 03:33 in Abidjan, it's 11:33 in Changzhi. 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 Changzhi (CIH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 291° (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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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