ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,537 km
9,654 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
15,537 km
9,654 mi / 8,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ABJ ZQN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code ABJ ZQN
ICAO Code DIAP NZQN
City Abidjan Queenstown
Country Ivory Coast New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 21 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 15,537 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 11:27 in Abidjan, it's 00:27 in Queenstown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,150 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 191° (south 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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