Abidjan to Bimbo flights
Bimbo lies 2,487 km (1,545 mi) east of Abidjan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 56 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Bimbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Central African Republic |
| Population | 6.3 million | 348,802 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | BGF, 19 km out |
Clocks in Bimbo are 1 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 3 h 56 min journey lands 4 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bimbo
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Central African Republic: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bimbo
Bimbo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bimbo from Abidjan?
2,487 km (1,545 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Bimbo by air?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Bimbo?
Bimbo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Bangui against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Bimbo flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bimbo?
The Franc (XAF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.