ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,343 km
6,427 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
10,343 km
6,427 mi / 5,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
64°
east northeast

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ABJ SHL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code ABJ SHL
ICAO Code DIAP VEBI
City Abidjan Shillong
Country Ivory Coast India
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 21 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 25.700000, 91.980000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 10,343 kilometers (6,427 miles / 5,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 India. 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 22:49 in Abidjan, it's 04:19 in Shillong. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,889 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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