ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,577 km
7,815 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,577 km
7,815 mi / 6,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
63°
east northeast

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ABJ SZX
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code ABJ SZX
ICAO Code DIAP ZGSZ
City Abidjan Shenzhen
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 22.640000, 113.810000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,577 kilometers (7,815 miles / 6,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 07:10 in Abidjan, it's 15:10 in Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 287° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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