ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,261 km
2,648 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
4,261 km
2,648 mi / 2,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
84°
east

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ABJ GMB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code ABJ GMB
ICAO Code DIAP HAGM
City Abidjan Gambela
Country Ivory Coast Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 21 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 8.130000, 34.560000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 4,261 kilometers (2,648 miles / 2,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 15:21 in Abidjan, it's 18:21 in Gambela. 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 1,593 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 268° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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