The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia is 17,858 kilometers (11,096 miles / 9,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 20:30 in Abidjan, it's 07:30 in Ile Ouen. With a 11-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 Ile Ouen (IOU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.