Abidjan to Popayán flights
Popayán lies 8,058 km (5,007 mi) west of Abidjan, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 5 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 | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Colombia |
| Population | 6.3 million | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | PPN, 2 km out |
Clocks in Popayán are 5 h behind Abidjan right now, so a 11 h 5 min journey lands only 6 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Popayán
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Colombia: money changes from the Franc to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Popayán
Popayán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport (regional) | PPN | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,266 ft | 5,687 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,058 km (5,007 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Popayán from Abidjan?
8,058 km (5,007 mi) in a straight line, west of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Popayán by air?
About 11 h 5 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 Popayán?
Popayán is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Popayán flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).
What currency do I need in Popayán?
The Peso (COP).
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.