ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,872 km
11,105 miles
NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
Distance
17,872 km
11,105 mi / 9,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ NOU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport La Tontouta International Airport
IATA Code ABJ NOU
ICAO Code DIAP NWWW
City Abidjan Noumea
Country Ivory Coast New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 21 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -22.010000, 166.210000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Noumea (NOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 17,872 kilometers (11,105 miles / 9,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 18:04 in Abidjan, it's 05:04 in Noumea. 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 Noumea (NOU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 211° (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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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