ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,562 km
11,534 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
18,562 km
11,534 mi / 10,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
142°
southeast

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ABJ WLH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code ABJ WLH
ICAO Code DIAP NVSW
City Abidjan Walaha
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 18,562 kilometers (11,534 miles / 10,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 08:05 in Abidjan, it's 19:05 in Walaha. 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 Walaha (WLH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 220° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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