ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,996 km
9,939 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
15,996 km
9,939 mi / 8,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
137°
southeast

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ABJ WGE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code ABJ WGE
ICAO Code DIAP YWLG
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Sydney
Elevation 21 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 15,996 kilometers (9,939 miles / 8,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Australia. 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 05:37 in Abidjan, it's 16:37 in Walgett Airport. 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 232° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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