ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,099 km
7,518 miles
PLM
Palembang-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,099 km
7,518 mi / 6,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
91°
east

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ABJ PLM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport
IATA Code ABJ PLM
ICAO Code DIAP WIPP
City Abidjan Palembang-Sumatra Island
Country Ivory Coast Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 21 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -2.900000, 104.700000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) in Palembang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 12,099 kilometers (7,518 miles / 6,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Indonesia. 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 22:05 in Abidjan, it's 05:05 in Palembang-Sumatra Island. With a 7-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 Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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