Abidjan to Timika flights
Timika lies 15,659 km (9,730 mi) east of Abidjan, +9 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 20 h 50 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 | Timika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Indonesia |
| Population | 6.3 million | 142,909 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | TIM, 25 km out |
Clocks in Timika are 9 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 20 h 50 min journey lands 29 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Timika
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 Timika
Timika is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,841 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozes Kilangin Airport (regional) | TIM | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,841 ft | 103 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 15,659 km (9,730 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 Timika from Abidjan?
15,659 km (9,730 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Timika by air?
About 20 h 50 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 Timika?
Timika is 9 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Timika flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM).
What currency do I need in Timika?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.