ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,160 km
3,206 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,160 km
3,206 mi / 2,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
35°
northeast

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ABJ SAW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code ABJ SAW
ICAO Code DIAP LTFJ
City Abidjan Istanbul
Country Ivory Coast Turkey
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 21 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 40.900000, 29.310000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,160 kilometers (3,206 miles / 2,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Turkey. 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 08:56 in Abidjan, it's 11:56 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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