ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,068 km
6,256 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
10,068 km
6,256 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ABJ PBH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code ABJ PBH
ICAO Code DIAP VQPR
City Abidjan Paro
Country Ivory Coast Bhutan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 21 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 27.400000, 89.420000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 10,068 kilometers (6,256 miles / 5,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Bhutan. 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 07:24 in Abidjan, it's 13:24 in Paro. With a 6-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 7,311 feet between the two airports. Paro 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 Paro (PBH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 276° (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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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