ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,333 km
11,392 miles
IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
Distance
18,333 km
11,392 mi / 9,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
155°
south southeast

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ABJ IPA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ipota Airport
IATA Code ABJ IPA
ICAO Code DIAP NVVI
City Abidjan Ipota
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -18.860000, 169.280000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ipota (IPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu is 18,333 kilometers (11,392 miles / 9,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 15:48 in Abidjan, it's 02:48 in Ipota. 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 Ipota (IPA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 207° (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 Ipota Airport (IPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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