ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,336 km
3,316 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
5,336 km
3,316 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
139°
southeast

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ABJ PZB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code ABJ PZB
ICAO Code DIAP FAPM
City Abidjan Pietermaritzburg
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 5,336 kilometers (3,316 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 19:21 in Abidjan, it's 21:21 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,402 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 311° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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