ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,792 km
9,813 miles
AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,792 km
9,813 mi / 8,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
252°
west southwest

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ABJ AXR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Arutua Airport
IATA Code ABJ AXR
ICAO Code DIAP NTGU
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.250000, -146.620000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Arutua Airport (AXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia is 15,792 kilometers (9,813 miles / 8,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 03:05 in Abidjan, it's 17:05 in Arutua Airport. 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 101° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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