ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,305 km
5,782 miles
ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,305 km
5,782 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ ACJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Anuradhapura Airport
IATA Code ABJ ACJ
ICAO Code DIAP VCCA
City Abidjan Anuradhapura
Country Ivory Coast Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Colombo
Elevation 21 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 8.300000, 80.430000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is 9,305 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 10:24 in Abidjan, it's 15:54 in Anuradhapura. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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