ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,850 km
5,499 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ SLV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code ABJ SLV
ICAO Code DIAP VISM
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast India
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 21 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 31.080000, 77.070000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 India. 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 02:27 in Abidjan, it's 07:57 in Shimla Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,051 feet between the two airports. Shimla 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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