ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,624 km
9,709 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,624 km
9,709 mi / 8,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ FAC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code ABJ FAC
ICAO Code DIAP NTKF
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 15,624 kilometers (9,709 miles / 8,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 13:54 in Abidjan, it's 03:54 in Faaite Airport. 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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