ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,757 km
7,927 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
12,757 km
7,927 mi / 6,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ABJ LCX
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code ABJ LCX
ICAO Code DIAP ZSLD
City Abidjan Longyan
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 25.670000, 116.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 12,757 kilometers (7,927 miles / 6,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 14:18 in Abidjan, it's 22:18 in Longyan. 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 1,204 feet between the two airports. Longyan Guanzhishan Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Longyan (LCX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 289° (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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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