ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,890 km
6,766 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
10,890 km
6,766 mi / 5,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
50°
northeast

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ABJ YZY
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code ABJ YZY
ICAO Code DIAP ZLZY
City Abidjan Zhangye
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.810000, 100.660000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 10,890 kilometers (6,766 miles / 5,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 10:48 in Abidjan, it's 18:48 in Zhangye. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,259 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 283° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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