ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,223 km
5,731 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
9,223 km
5,731 mi / 4,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
46°
northeast

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ABJ YIN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code ABJ YIN
ICAO Code DIAP ZWYN
City Abidjan Yining
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.960000, 81.330000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 China. 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 19:25 in Abidjan, it's 03:25 in Yining. 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 Yining (YIN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 271° (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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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