ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,842 km
3,009 miles
DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
Distance
4,842 km
3,009 mi / 2,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ DSE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Combolcha Airport
IATA Code ABJ DSE
ICAO Code DIAP HADC
City Abidjan Dessie
Country Ivory Coast Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 21 ft 6,117 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 11.080000, 39.710000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Dessie (DSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia is 4,842 kilometers (3,009 miles / 2,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Abidjan, it's 15:33 in Dessie. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,096 feet between the two airports. Combolcha Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dessie (DSE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 266° (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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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