ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,497 km
9,629 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
15,497 km
9,629 mi / 8,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ YAP
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code ABJ YAP
ICAO Code DIAP PTYA
City Abidjan Yap Island
Country Ivory Coast Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 21 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 9.500000, 138.080000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 15,497 kilometers (9,629 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Micronesia. 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 07:57 in Abidjan, it's 17:57 in Yap Island. With a 10-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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