ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,588 km
11,550 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
18,588 km
11,550 mi / 10,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
143°
southeast

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ABJ SSR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code ABJ SSR
ICAO Code DIAP NVSH
City Abidjan Pentecost Island
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 18,588 kilometers (11,550 miles / 10,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 12:20 in Abidjan, it's 23:20 in Pentecost Island. 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 Pentecost Island (SSR) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 218° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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