ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,170 km
9,426 miles
AVV
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,170 km
9,426 mi / 8,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
143°
southeast

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ABJ AVV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Avalon Airport
IATA Code ABJ AVV
ICAO Code DIAP YMAV
City Abidjan Melbourne
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 21 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -38.040000, 144.470000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Melbourne (AVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,170 kilometers (9,426 miles / 8,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Australia. 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 08:17 in Abidjan, it's 19:17 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (AVV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 229° (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 Avalon Airport (AVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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