ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,921 km
9,893 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,921 km
9,893 mi / 8,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ SYD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ABJ SYD
ICAO Code DIAP YSSY
City Abidjan Sydney
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Sydney
Elevation 21 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,921 kilometers (9,893 miles / 8,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Abidjan, it's 16:46 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Sydney (SYD) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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