ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,745 km
7,920 miles
MXZ
Meixian
China
Distance
12,745 km
7,920 mi / 6,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
60°
east northeast

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ABJ MXZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Meixian Airport
IATA Code ABJ MXZ
ICAO Code DIAP ZGMX
City Abidjan Meixian
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 24.350000, 116.130000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Meixian (MXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China is 12,745 kilometers (7,920 miles / 6,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 11:42 in Abidjan, it's 19:42 in Meixian. 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 Meixian (MXZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 289° (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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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