ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,214 km
2,618 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
4,214 km
2,618 mi / 2,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ SUT
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code ABJ SUT
ICAO Code DIAP HTSU
City Abidjan Sumbawanga
Country Ivory Coast Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 21 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 4,214 kilometers (2,618 miles / 2,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Abidjan, it's 08:20 in Sumbawanga. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,899 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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