ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,641 km
11,583 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
18,641 km
11,583 mi / 10,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

ABJ VAU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code ABJ VAU
ICAO Code DIAP NFNV
City Abidjan Vatukoula
Country Ivory Coast Fiji
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 21 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 18,641 kilometers (11,583 miles / 10,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Fiji. 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 15:04 in Abidjan, it's 03:04 in Vatukoula. With a 12-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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