ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,160 km
3,206 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
5,160 km
3,206 mi / 2,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
140°
southeast

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ABJ PEL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code ABJ PEL
ICAO Code DIAP FXPG
City Abidjan Pelaneng
Country Ivory Coast Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Maseru
Elevation 21 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 5,160 kilometers (3,206 miles / 2,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Abidjan, it's 12:16 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,179 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng 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 Pelaneng (PEL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 312° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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