ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,702 km
7,893 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
12,702 km
7,893 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
52°
northeast

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ABJ NKG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code ABJ NKG
ICAO Code DIAP ZSNJ
City Abidjan Nanjing
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 31.740000, 118.860000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 12,702 kilometers (7,893 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 12:25 in Abidjan, it's 20:25 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 293° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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