ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,158 km
10,040 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,158 km
10,040 mi / 8,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ TBG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code ABJ TBG
ICAO Code DIAP AYTB
City Abidjan Tabubil
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 16,158 kilometers (10,040 miles / 8,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:15 in Abidjan, it's 01:15 in Tabubil. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,549 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 272° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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