ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
14,428 km
8,965 miles
DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
Distance
14,428 km
8,965 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
97°
east

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ABJ DIL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
IATA Code ABJ DIL
ICAO Code DIAP WPDL
City Abidjan Dili
Country Ivory Coast Timor-Leste
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Dili
Elevation 21 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -8.550000, 125.530000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Dili (DIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste is 14,428 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Timor-Leste. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Abidjan, it's 03:36 in Dili. With a 9-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 Dili (DIL) 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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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