ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,910 km
8,022 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
12,910 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
54°
northeast

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ABJ YIW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code ABJ YIW
ICAO Code DIAP ZSYW
City Abidjan Yiwu
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 29.340000, 120.030000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 12,910 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 07:20 in Abidjan, it's 15:20 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 293° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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