ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,140 km
6,922 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ABJ LJG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code ABJ LJG
ICAO Code DIAP ZPLJ
City Abidjan Lijiang
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 26.680000, 100.250000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 15:34 in Abidjan, it's 23:34 in Lijiang. 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.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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