ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,039 km
6,859 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
11,039 km
6,859 mi / 5,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
50°
northeast

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ABJ JIC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code ABJ JIC
ICAO Code DIAP ZLJC
City Abidjan Jinchang
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.540000, 102.350000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 11,039 kilometers (6,859 miles / 5,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 China. 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 16:42 in Abidjan, it's 00:42 in Jinchang. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,719 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 284° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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