ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,727 km
6,666 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
10,727 km
6,666 mi / 5,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
72°
east northeast

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ABJ GWA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code ABJ GWA
ICAO Code DIAP VYGW
City Abidjan Gwa
Country Ivory Coast Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Yangon
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 17.600000, 94.580000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 10,727 kilometers (6,666 miles / 5,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Myanmar. 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 17:32 in Abidjan, it's 00:02 in Gwa. With a 6.5-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 Gwa (GWA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 278° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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