ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,139 km
5,679 miles
AKU
Aksu
China
Distance
9,139 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
49°
northeast

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ABJ AKU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Aksu Airport
IATA Code ABJ AKU
ICAO Code DIAP ZWAK
City Abidjan Aksu
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 41.260000, 80.290000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Aksu (AKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China is 9,139 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 13:46 in Abidjan, it's 21:46 in Aksu. 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 Aksu (AKU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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