ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,641 km
7,854 miles
CNI
Changhai
China
Distance
12,641 km
7,854 mi / 6,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
43°
northeast

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ABJ CNI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Changhai Airport
IATA Code ABJ CNI
ICAO Code DIAP ZYCH
City Abidjan Changhai
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 39.270000, 122.670000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Changhai (CNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China is 12,641 kilometers (7,854 miles / 6,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 05:30 in Abidjan, it's 13:30 in Changhai. 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 Changhai (CNI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 299° (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 Changhai Airport (CNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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