ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,979 km
8,686 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
13,979 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
34°
northeast

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ABJ SDJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code ABJ SDJ
ICAO Code DIAP RJSS
City Abidjan Sendai
Country Ivory Coast Japan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.140000, 140.920000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 13,979 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Japan. 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 15:20 in Abidjan, it's 00:20 in Sendai. With a 9-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 Sendai (SDJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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