ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,674 km
9,739 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,674 km
9,739 mi / 8,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ FAV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code ABJ FAV
ICAO Code DIAP NTGF
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 15,674 kilometers (9,739 miles / 8,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 20:16 in Abidjan, it's 10:16 in Fakarava 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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