ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,229 km
10,084 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
16,229 km
10,084 mi / 8,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

ABJ MDY
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code ABJ MDY
ICAO Code DIAP PMDY
City Abidjan Midway Atoll
Country Ivory Coast UM
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Midway
Elevation 21 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 28.200000, -177.380000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 16,229 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Abidjan, it's 00:56 in Midway Atoll. 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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