ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,747 km
2,950 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
4,747 km
2,950 mi / 2,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ LMB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code ABJ LMB
ICAO Code DIAP FWSM
City Abidjan Salima
Country Ivory Coast Malawi
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 21 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 4,747 kilometers (2,950 miles / 2,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Abidjan, it's 14:00 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,667 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 294° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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