ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,902 km
3,046 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
4,902 km
3,046 mi / 2,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ GCJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code ABJ GCJ
ICAO Code DIAP FAGC
City Abidjan Midrand
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 4,902 kilometers (3,046 miles / 2,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 10:29 in Abidjan, it's 12:29 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,304 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 311° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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