ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,036 km
5,615 miles
IXM
Madurai
India
Distance
9,036 km
5,615 mi / 4,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
81°
east

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ABJ IXM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Madurai Airport
IATA Code ABJ IXM
ICAO Code DIAP VOMD
City Abidjan Madurai
Country Ivory Coast India
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 21 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 9.830000, 78.090000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Madurai (IXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Madurai Airport (IXM) in Madurai, India is 9,036 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 India. 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 06:50 in Abidjan, it's 12:20 in Madurai. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Madurai (IXM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 274° (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 Madurai Airport (IXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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