ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,173 km
7,564 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
12,173 km
7,564 mi / 6,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
55°
northeast

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ABJ SHS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code ABJ SHS
ICAO Code DIAP ZHSS
City Abidjan Shashi
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 30.320000, 112.280000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 12,173 kilometers (7,564 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 China. 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 00:37 in Abidjan, it's 08:37 in Shashi. With a 8-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 Shashi (SHS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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