ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,575 km
11,542 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
18,575 km
11,542 mi / 10,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ VBV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code ABJ VBV
ICAO Code DIAP NFVB
City Abidjan Vanua Balavu
Country Ivory Coast Fiji
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 21 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 18,575 kilometers (11,542 miles / 10,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Fiji. 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 00:14 in Abidjan, it's 12:14 in Vanua Balavu. With a 12-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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