Abidjan to Malabo flights
Malabo lies 1,428 km (887 mi) 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 2 h 35 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 | Malabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Equatorial Guinea |
| Population | 6.3 million | 155,963 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Malabo) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | SSG, 8 km out |
Clocks in Malabo are 1 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malabo
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Equatorial Guinea: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); the dialling code becomes +240; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / 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 Malabo
Malabo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malabo International Airport (SSG), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,647 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malabo International Airport | SSG | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,647 ft | 76 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Malabo from Abidjan?
1,428 km (887 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Malabo by air?
About 2 h 35 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 Malabo?
Malabo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Malabo against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Malabo flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Malabo International Airport (SSG).
What currency do I need in Malabo?
The Franc (XAF).
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.