ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,771 km
9,800 miles
AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
15,771 km
9,800 mi / 8,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
253°
west southwest

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ABJ AHE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ahe Airport
IATA Code ABJ AHE
ICAO Code DIAP NTHE
City Abidjan Ahe Atoll
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -14.430000, -146.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia is 15,771 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 09:50 in Abidjan, it's 23:50 in Ahe Atoll. 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 Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 100° (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 Ahe Airport (AHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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