ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,002 km
9,943 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,002 km
9,943 mi / 8,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ LHI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code ABJ LHI
ICAO Code DIAP WAJL
City Abidjan Lereh-Papua Island
Country Ivory Coast Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 21 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,002 kilometers (9,943 miles / 8,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Abidjan, it's 02:14 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,296 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.