ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,657 km
3,515 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,657 km
3,515 mi / 3,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
56°
northeast

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ABJ RAH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code ABJ RAH
ICAO Code DIAP OERF
City Abidjan Rafha
Country Ivory Coast Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 21 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.630000, 43.490000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 5,657 kilometers (3,515 miles / 3,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 23:22 in Abidjan, it's 02:22 in Rafha. 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 1,453 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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