Bandung to Abidjan flights
Abidjan lies 12,458 km (7,741 mi) west of Bandung, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 43 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.
| Bandung | Abidjan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 2.5 million | 6.3 million |
| Elevation | 714 m (2,343 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | BDO, 4 km out | ABJ, 13 km out |
Clocks in Abidjan are 7 h behind Bandung right now, so a 16 h 43 min journey lands only 9 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abidjan
Crossing from Indonesia into Ivory Coast: money changes from the Rupiah to the Franc (XOF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +225; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bandung
Bandung is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kertajati International Airport (KJT, 69 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | ABJ | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,843 ft | 21 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,458 km (7,741 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Abidjan
Our booking partner lists 377 places to stay in Abidjan. Of the 326 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (243), and 12 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 10,421 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abidjan from Bandung?
12,458 km (7,741 mi) in a straight line, west of Bandung.
How long does it take to get from Bandung to Abidjan by air?
About 16 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bandung and Abidjan?
Abidjan is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Abidjan against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Bandung to Abidjan flights?
Typically Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What currency do I need in Abidjan?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Abidjan?
Our booking partner lists 377 places to stay in Abidjan, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.