ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,015 km
8,087 miles
NGB
Ningbo
China
Distance
13,015 km
8,087 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
53°
northeast

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ABJ NGB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ningbo Lishe International Airport
IATA Code ABJ NGB
ICAO Code DIAP ZSNB
City Abidjan Ningbo
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.830000, 121.460000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ningbo (NGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China is 13,015 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 00:09 in Abidjan, it's 08:09 in Ningbo. 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 Ningbo (NGB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 294° (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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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