ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,540 km
8,413 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
13,540 km
8,413 mi / 7,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
81°
east

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ABJ SMM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code ABJ SMM
ICAO Code DIAP WBKA
City Abidjan Semporna
Country Ivory Coast Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kuching
Elevation 21 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 4.450000, 118.580000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 13,540 kilometers (8,413 miles / 7,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Malaysia. 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 15:29 in Abidjan, it's 23:29 in Semporna. With a 8-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 Semporna (SMM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 279° (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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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