ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
6,017 km
3,739 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
6,017 km
3,739 mi / 3,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
45°
northeast

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ABJ VAN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code ABJ VAN
ICAO Code DIAP LTCI
City Abidjan Van
Country Ivory Coast Turkey
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 21 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 38.470000, 43.330000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 6,017 kilometers (3,739 miles / 3,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Abidjan, it's 23:09 in Van. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,459 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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