ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,676 km
10,362 miles
AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,676 km
10,362 mi / 9,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ AYU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Aiyura Airport
IATA Code ABJ AYU
ICAO Code DIAP AYAY
City Abidjan Aiyura Valley
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 5,355 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -6.340000, 145.900000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea is 16,676 kilometers (10,362 miles / 9,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 04:57 in Abidjan, it's 14:57 in Aiyura Valley. 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 5,334 feet between the two airports. Aiyura Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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