ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,017 km
6,846 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
11,017 km
6,846 mi / 5,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
64°
east northeast

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ABJ LUM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code ABJ LUM
ICAO Code DIAP ZPLX
City Abidjan Luxi
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 24.400000, 98.530000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 11,017 kilometers (6,846 miles / 5,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 15:24 in Abidjan, it's 23:24 in Luxi. 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 2,869 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 280° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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