ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,444 km
7,111 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
11,444 km
7,111 mi / 6,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
69°
east northeast

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ABJ ZBY
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code ABJ ZBY
ICAO Code DIAP VLSB
City Abidjan Sayaboury
Country Ivory Coast Laos
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 21 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 19.230000, 101.730000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 11,444 kilometers (7,111 miles / 6,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Laos. 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 19:54 in Abidjan, it's 02:54 in Sayaboury. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,226 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 280° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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