ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,046 km
8,107 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
13,046 km
8,107 mi / 7,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
43°
northeast

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ABJ GMP
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code ABJ GMP
ICAO Code DIAP RKSS
City Abidjan Seoul
Country Ivory Coast South Korea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Seoul
Elevation 21 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 37.560000, 126.790000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 13,046 kilometers (8,107 miles / 7,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 South Korea. 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 21:33 in Abidjan, it's 06:33 in Seoul. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (GMP) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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