ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,000 km
3,107 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
5,000 km
3,107 mi / 2,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ PHW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code ABJ PHW
ICAO Code DIAP FAPH
City Abidjan Phalaborwa
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 5,000 kilometers (3,107 miles / 2,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Abidjan, it's 02:43 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,411 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 306° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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