ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,801 km
8,576 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
13,801 km
8,576 mi / 7,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
31°
north northeast

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ABJ MSJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code ABJ MSJ
ICAO Code DIAP RJSM
City Abidjan Misawa
Country Ivory Coast Japan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 40.700000, 141.370000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 13,801 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Japan. 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 17:08 in Abidjan, it's 02:08 in Misawa. With a 9-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 Misawa (MSJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 317° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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