ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,890 km
11,116 miles
KOC
Koumac
New Caledonia
Distance
17,890 km
11,116 mi / 9,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ KOC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Koumac Airport
IATA Code ABJ KOC
ICAO Code DIAP NWWK
City Abidjan Koumac
Country Ivory Coast New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 21 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -20.550000, 164.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Koumac (KOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Koumac Airport (KOC) in Koumac, New Caledonia is 17,890 kilometers (11,116 miles / 9,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 20:25 in Abidjan, it's 07:25 in Koumac. 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 Koumac (KOC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 218° (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 Koumac Airport (KOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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