ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,470 km
10,234 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
16,470 km
10,234 mi / 8,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
114°
east southeast

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ABJ CNS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code ABJ CNS
ICAO Code DIAP YBCS
City Abidjan Cairns
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 16,470 kilometers (10,234 miles / 8,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. 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 16:21 in Abidjan, it's 02:21 in Cairns. With a 10-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 Cairns (CNS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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