ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
14,565 km
9,050 miles
BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
14,565 km
9,050 mi / 7,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
112°
east southeast

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ABJ BQW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Balgo Hill Airport
IATA Code ABJ BQW
ICAO Code DIAP YBGO
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Perth
Elevation 21 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -20.150000, 127.970000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia is 14,565 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 01:32 in Abidjan, it's 09:32 in Balgo Hill Airport. With a 8-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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 259° (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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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