ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,521 km
11,508 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
18,521 km
11,508 mi / 10,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ SON
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code ABJ SON
ICAO Code DIAP NVSS
City Abidjan Luganville
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 18,521 kilometers (11,508 miles / 10,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 21:43 in Abidjan, it's 08:43 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 221° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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