ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,921 km
3,058 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,921 km
3,058 mi / 2,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ QRA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code ABJ QRA
ICAO Code DIAP FAGM
City Abidjan Johannesburg
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,921 kilometers (3,058 miles / 2,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 10:46 in Abidjan, it's 12:46 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,462 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 Johannesburg (QRA) 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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