ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,232 km
10,086 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
16,232 km
10,086 mi / 8,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ MLV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code ABJ MLV
ICAO Code DIAP YMEU
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 16,232 kilometers (10,086 miles / 8,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 18:37 in Abidjan, it's 04:37 in Merluna 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 Merluna Airport (MLV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 260° (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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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