ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,373 km
11,417 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
18,373 km
11,417 mi / 9,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
234°
southwest

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ABJ FGI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code ABJ FGI
ICAO Code DIAP NSFI
City Abidjan Apia
Country Ivory Coast Samoa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Apia
Elevation 21 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 18,373 kilometers (11,417 miles / 9,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Samoa. 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 15:37 in Abidjan, it's 04:37 in Apia. 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 Apia (FGI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 124° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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