Abidjan to Manado flights
Manado lies 14,284 km (8,876 mi) east of Abidjan, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 4 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 | Manado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Indonesia |
| Population | 6.3 million | 458,582 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | MDC, 11 km out |
Clocks in Manado are 8 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 19 h 4 min journey lands 27 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manado
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Indonesia: money changes from the Franc to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Manado
Manado is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | MDC | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,693 ft | 264 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,284 km (8,876 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Manado
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Manado. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (80), and 1 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,804 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manado from Abidjan?
14,284 km (8,876 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Manado by air?
About 19 h 4 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 Manado?
Manado is 8 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Manado flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
What currency do I need in Manado?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Manado?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Manado, bookable on this site.
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.