ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,237 km
10,089 miles
LMI
Lumi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,237 km
10,089 mi / 8,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ LMI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lumi Airport
IATA Code ABJ LMI
ICAO Code DIAP AYLU
City Abidjan Lumi
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 1,750 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -3.480000, 142.040000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lumi (LMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea is 16,237 kilometers (10,089 miles / 8,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 22:24 in Abidjan, it's 08:24 in Lumi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Lumi Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Lumi (LMI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 274° (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 Lumi Airport (LMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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