ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,374 km
2,718 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
4,374 km
2,718 mi / 2,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ PNZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code ABJ PNZ
ICAO Code DIAP SBPL
City Abidjan Petrolina
Country Ivory Coast Brazil
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Bahia
Elevation 21 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 4,374 kilometers (2,718 miles / 2,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Abidjan, it's 04:02 in Petrolina. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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