ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,298 km
5,778 miles
BPL
Bole
China
Distance
9,298 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ BPL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
IATA Code ABJ BPL
ICAO Code DIAP ZWBL
City Abidjan Bole
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 44.900000, 82.300000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Bole (BPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China is 9,298 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 09:54 in Abidjan, it's 17:54 in Bole. 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 1,232 feet between the two airports. Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Bole (BPL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 271° (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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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