ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,871 km
8,619 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
13,871 km
8,619 mi / 7,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
78°
east northeast

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ABJ ZAM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code ABJ ZAM
ICAO Code DIAP RPMZ
City Abidjan Zamboanga City
Country Ivory Coast Philippines
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Manila
Elevation 21 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 6.920000, 122.060000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Philippines. 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 10:42 in Abidjan, it's 18:42 in Zamboanga City. 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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