ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,922 km
9,894 miles
XRH
Richmond
Australia
Distance
15,922 km
9,894 mi / 8,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
144°
southeast

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ABJ XRH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport RAAF Base Richmond
IATA Code ABJ XRH
ICAO Code DIAP YSRI
City Abidjan Richmond
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Sydney
Elevation 21 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -33.600000, 150.780000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Richmond (XRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) in Richmond, Australia is 15,922 kilometers (9,894 miles / 8,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:35 in Abidjan, it's 09:35 in Richmond. With a 11-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 Richmond (XRH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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