The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 18,471 kilometers (11,477 miles / 9,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 10:56 in Abidjan, it's 21:56 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) 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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.