ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,177 km
9,430 miles
FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,177 km
9,430 mi / 8,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
253°
west southwest

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ABJ FGU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fangatau Airport
IATA Code ABJ FGU
ICAO Code DIAP NTGB
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.820000, -140.890000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia is 15,177 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 06:11 in Abidjan, it's 20:11 in Fangatau 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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 99° (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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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