ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,956 km
8,050 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
12,956 km
8,050 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ABJ KNH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code ABJ KNH
ICAO Code DIAP RCBS
City Abidjan Shang-I
Country Ivory Coast Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Taipei
Elevation 21 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 24.430000, 118.360000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 12,956 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Taiwan. 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 23:10 in Abidjan, it's 07:10 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 290° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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