ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,482 km
10,242 miles
AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
Distance
16,482 km
10,242 mi / 8,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
178°
south

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ABJ AKL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Auckland International Airport
IATA Code ABJ AKL
ICAO Code DIAP NZAA
City Abidjan Auckland
Country Ivory Coast New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 21 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -37.010000, 174.790000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Auckland (AKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand is 16,482 kilometers (10,242 miles / 8,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 New Zealand. 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 21:29 in Abidjan, it's 10:29 in Auckland. With a 13-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 Auckland (AKL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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