ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,039 km
7,481 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
12,039 km
7,481 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ VCA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code ABJ VCA
ICAO Code DIAP VVCT
City Abidjan Can Tho
Country Ivory Coast Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 21 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 10.090000, 105.710000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 12,039 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Vietnam. 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 14:33 in Abidjan, it's 21:33 in Can Tho. With a 7-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 Can Tho (VCA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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