Abidjan to Gao flights
Gao lies 1,288 km (801 mi) north of Abidjan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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 | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Mali |
| Population | 6.3 million | 133,110 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | GAQ, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Gao
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Mali: the dialling code becomes +223; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Gao
Gao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gao International Airport (GAQ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gao International Airport (regional) | GAQ | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,202 ft | 870 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gao from Abidjan?
1,288 km (801 mi) in a straight line, north of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Gao by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Gao?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Gao flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Gao International Airport (GAQ).
What currency do I need in Gao?
The Franc (XOF).
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.