Abidjan to Uíge flights
Uíge lies 2,559 km (1,590 mi) south-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 4 h 2 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 | Uíge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Angola |
| Population | 6.3 million | 322,531 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 825 m (2,707 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | GXG, 30 km out |
Clocks in Uíge are 1 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 4 h 2 min journey lands 5 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uíge
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Uíge
Uíge is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Negage Airport (GXG), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negage Airport (regional) | GXG | 30 km (19 mi) | 7,874 ft | 4,105 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uíge from Abidjan?
2,559 km (1,590 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Uíge by air?
About 4 h 2 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 Uíge?
Uíge is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Uíge flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Negage Airport (GXG).
What currency do I need in Uíge?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.