ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,061 km
6,873 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
61°
east northeast

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ABJ DIG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code ABJ DIG
ICAO Code DIAP ZPDQ
City Abidjan Shangri-La
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 27.790000, 99.680000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 17:30 in Abidjan, it's 01:30 in Shangri-La. 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 Shangri-La (DIG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (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 Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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