ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,861 km
11,098 miles
GEA
Noumea
New Caledonia
Distance
17,861 km
11,098 mi / 9,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ GEA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Noumea Magenta Airport
IATA Code ABJ GEA
ICAO Code DIAP NWWM
City Abidjan Noumea
Country Ivory Coast New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -22.260000, 166.470000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Noumea (GEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 17,861 kilometers (11,098 miles / 9,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 09:15 in Abidjan, it's 20:15 in Noumea. With a 11-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 Noumea (GEA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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