Abidjan to Boma flights
Boma lies 2,267 km (1,408 mi) south-east of Abidjan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Boma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 6.3 million | 297,009 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | SZA, 82 km out |
Clocks in Boma are 1 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 3 h 39 min journey lands 4 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Boma
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (CDF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Boma
Boma is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soyo Airport (SZA), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo Airport (regional) | SZA | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,905 ft | 15 ft |
| Cabinda Airport (regional) | CAB | 100 km (62 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Boma from Abidjan?
2,267 km (1,408 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Boma by air?
About 3 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Boma?
Boma is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Boma flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Soyo Airport (SZA); Boma also has CAB.
What currency do I need in Boma?
The Franc (CDF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.