ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,995 km
6,832 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
10,995 km
6,832 mi / 5,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
26°
north northeast

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ABJ ULK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code ABJ ULK
ICAO Code DIAP UERL
City Abidjan Lensk
Country Ivory Coast Russia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 21 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 60.720000, 114.830000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 10,995 kilometers (6,832 miles / 5,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Abidjan, it's 05:00 in Lensk. With a 9-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 Lensk (ULK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 298° (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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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