ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,751 km
6,059 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
9,751 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ABJ JIR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code ABJ JIR
ICAO Code DIAP VNJI
City Abidjan Jiri
Country Ivory Coast Nepal
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 21 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 27.620000, 86.220000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 9,751 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Nepal. 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 05:06 in Abidjan, it's 10:51 in Jiri. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,979 feet between the two airports. Jiri Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jiri (JIR) 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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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