ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,338 km
8,288 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
13,338 km
8,288 mi / 7,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
43°
northeast

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ABJ KPO
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code ABJ KPO
ICAO Code DIAP RKTH
City Abidjan Pohang
Country Ivory Coast South Korea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Seoul
Elevation 21 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.990000, 129.420000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 13,338 kilometers (8,288 miles / 7,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 South Korea. 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 19:11 in Abidjan, it's 04:11 in Pohang. With a 9-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 Pohang (KPO) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 303° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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