ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,395 km
11,430 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
18,395 km
11,430 mi / 9,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
149°
south southeast

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ABJ VLI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code ABJ VLI
ICAO Code DIAP NVVV
City Abidjan Port Vila
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18,395 kilometers (11,430 miles / 9,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 01:10 in Abidjan, it's 12:10 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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