ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
14,703 km
9,136 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
14,703 km
9,136 mi / 7,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
110°
east southeast

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ABJ NLS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code ABJ NLS
ICAO Code DIAP YNIC
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Perth
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 14,703 kilometers (9,136 miles / 7,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Australia. 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 13:10 in Abidjan, it's 21:10 in Nicholson Airport. With a 8-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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 260° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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