ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,679 km
11,607 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
18,679 km
11,607 mi / 10,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
136°
southeast

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ABJ SLH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code ABJ SLH
ICAO Code DIAP NVSC
City Abidjan Sola
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 18,679 kilometers (11,607 miles / 10,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 07:57 in Abidjan, it's 18:57 in Sola. 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 Sola (SLH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 225° (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 Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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