ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,417 km
3,366 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
5,417 km
3,366 mi / 2,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
144°
southeast

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ABJ ELS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code ABJ ELS
ICAO Code DIAP FAEL
City Abidjan East London
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Abidjan (ABJ) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 5,417 kilometers (3,366 miles / 2,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Abidjan, it's 09:13 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 316° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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