ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,505 km
9,634 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
15,505 km
9,634 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
102°
east southeast

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ABJ ELC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code ABJ ELC
ICAO Code DIAP YELD
City Abidjan Elcho Island
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Darwin
Elevation 21 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 15,505 kilometers (9,634 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 19:20 in Abidjan, it's 04:50 in Elcho Island. With a 9.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 264° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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