ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,984 km
8,068 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,984 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
51°
northeast

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ABJ PVG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ABJ PVG
ICAO Code DIAP ZSPD
City Abidjan Shanghai
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 31.140000, 121.810000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,984 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 07:06 in Abidjan, it's 15:06 in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 295° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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