ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,213 km
2,618 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
4,213 km
2,618 mi / 2,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
112°
east southeast

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ABJ MMQ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code ABJ MMQ
ICAO Code DIAP FLBA
City Abidjan Mbala
Country Ivory Coast Zambia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 21 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 4,213 kilometers (2,618 miles / 2,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Abidjan, it's 19:10 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,433 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 291° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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