ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,236 km
10,089 miles
FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,236 km
10,089 mi / 8,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
90°
east

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ABJ FAQ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Frieda River Airport
IATA Code ABJ FAQ
ICAO Code DIAP AYFR
City Abidjan Frieda River
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -4.610000, 141.960000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Frieda River (FAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea is 16,236 kilometers (10,089 miles / 8,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 01:42 in Abidjan, it's 11:42 in Frieda River. 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 Frieda River (FAQ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 273° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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