ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,629 km
7,847 miles
JIL
Jilin
China
Distance
12,629 km
7,847 mi / 6,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
37°
northeast

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ABJ JIL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Jilin Airport
IATA Code ABJ JIL
ICAO Code DIAP ZYJL
City Abidjan Jilin
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 44.000000, 126.400000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jilin (JIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 22:00 in Abidjan, it's 06:00 in Jilin. 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 Jilin (JIL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 304° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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