The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 11,659 kilometers (7,245 miles / 6,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Laos. 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 19:09 in Abidjan, it's 02:09 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 7-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 3,260 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.