The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 16,598 kilometers (10,314 miles / 8,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Australia. 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 02:48 in Abidjan, it's 13:18 in Lord Howe Island. With a 10.5-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 215° (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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.