ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,005 km
7,459 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
12,005 km
7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ VNA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code ABJ VNA
ICAO Code DIAP VLSV
City Abidjan Saravane
Country Ivory Coast Laos
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 21 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 15.710000, 106.410000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 12,005 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Laos. 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 00:28 in Abidjan, it's 07:28 in Saravane. 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 Saravane (VNA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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