ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,296 km
5,776 miles
SKH
Surkhet
Nepal
Distance
9,296 km
5,776 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ SKH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Surkhet Airport
IATA Code ABJ SKH
ICAO Code DIAP VNSK
City Abidjan Surkhet
Country Ivory Coast Nepal
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 21 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 28.590000, 81.640000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Surkhet (SKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, Nepal is 9,296 kilometers (5,776 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Nepal. 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 16:45 in Abidjan, it's 22:30 in Surkhet. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,379 feet between the two airports. Surkhet Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Surkhet (SKH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 273° (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 Surkhet Airport (SKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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