ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,210 km
3,238 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
5,210 km
3,238 mi / 2,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ LAY
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code ABJ LAY
ICAO Code DIAP FALY
City Abidjan Ladysmith
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 5,210 kilometers (3,238 miles / 2,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Abidjan, it's 13:08 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,527 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 311° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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