ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,367 km
5,821 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,367 km
5,821 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
82°
east

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ABJ HIM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code ABJ HIM
ICAO Code DIAP VCCH
City Abidjan Hingurakgoda
Country Ivory Coast Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Colombo
Elevation 21 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 8.050000, 80.980000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 9,367 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 10:16 in Abidjan, it's 15:46 in Hingurakgoda. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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