Abobo to Bissau flights
Bissau lies 1,461 km (908 mi) north-west of Abobo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Abobo | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Guinea-Bissau |
| Population | 1.3 million | 439,704 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 20 km out | OXB, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bissau
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Guinea-Bissau: sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +245; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abobo
Abobo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bissau
Bissau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | OXB | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 129 ft |
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Staying in Bissau
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Bissau. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bissau from Abobo?
1,461 km (908 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abobo.
How long does it take to get from Abobo to Bissau by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abobo and Bissau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abobo to Bissau flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).
What currency do I need in Bissau?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Bissau?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Bissau, 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.