ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,874 km
3,029 miles
BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
Distance
4,874 km
3,029 mi / 2,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ BLZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chileka International Airport
IATA Code ABJ BLZ
ICAO Code DIAP FWCL
City Abidjan Blantyre
Country Ivory Coast Malawi
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 21 ft 2,555 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.680000, 34.970000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Blantyre (BLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi is 4,874 kilometers (3,029 miles / 2,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Abidjan, it's 18:19 in Blantyre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,534 feet between the two airports. Chileka International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Blantyre (BLZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 295° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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