ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,509 km
2,802 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
4,509 km
2,802 mi / 2,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
84°
east

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ABJ JIM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code ABJ JIM
ICAO Code DIAP HAJM
City Abidjan Jimma
Country Ivory Coast Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 21 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 7.670000, 36.820000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 4,509 kilometers (2,802 miles / 2,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Abidjan, it's 14:59 in Jimma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,479 feet between the two airports. Jimma 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 Jimma (JIM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 269° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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