ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,764 km
10,416 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,764 km
10,416 mi / 9,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ WUG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code ABJ WUG
ICAO Code DIAP AYWU
City Abidjan Wau
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 16,764 kilometers (10,416 miles / 9,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 10:38 in Abidjan, it's 20:38 in Wau. 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 3,579 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 268° (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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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