ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,721 km
2,933 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
4,721 km
2,933 mi / 2,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
75°
east northeast

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ABJ SHC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code ABJ SHC
ICAO Code DIAP HASR
City Abidjan Shire
Country Ivory Coast Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 21 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 14.080000, 38.270000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 4,721 kilometers (2,933 miles / 2,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Abidjan, it's 16:34 in Shire. 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 6,186 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 262° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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