ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,508 km
11,501 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
18,508 km
11,501 mi / 9,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

ABJ PBJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code ABJ PBJ
ICAO Code DIAP NVSI
City Abidjan Paama Island
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 18,508 kilometers (11,501 miles / 9,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 12:11 in Abidjan, it's 23:11 in Paama Island. 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 215° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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