ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,666 km
9,734 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,666 km
9,734 mi / 8,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RKA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code ABJ RKA
ICAO Code DIAP NTKK
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.490000, -145.470000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 15,666 kilometers (9,734 miles / 8,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 12:21 in Abidjan, it's 02:21 in Aratika Nord Airport. With a 10-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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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