ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,739 km
9,779 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
15,739 km
9,779 mi / 8,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
173°
south

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ABJ WHO
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code ABJ WHO
ICAO Code DIAP NZFJ
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 21 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 15,739 kilometers (9,779 miles / 8,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:34 in Abidjan, it's 14:34 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. With a 13-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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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