ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,307 km
5,783 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
9,307 km
5,783 mi / 5,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ IMK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code ABJ IMK
ICAO Code DIAP VNST
City Abidjan Simikot
Country Ivory Coast Nepal
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 21 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.970000, 81.820000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 9,307 kilometers (5,783 miles / 5,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Nepal. 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 04:43 in Abidjan, it's 10:28 in Simikot. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,225 feet between the two airports. Simikot Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simikot (IMK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 272° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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