Male to Abidjan flights
Abidjan lies 8,584 km (5,334 mi) west of Male, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 45 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.
| Male | Abidjan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Maldives | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 103,693 | 6.3 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Indian/Maldives) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | MLE, 3 km out | ABJ, 13 km out |
Clocks in Abidjan are 5 h behind Male right now, so a 11 h 45 min journey lands only 6 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abidjan
Crossing from Maldives into Ivory Coast: money changes from the Rufiyaa 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 Male
Male is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Velana International Airport (MLE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 8,584 km (5,334 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 Male?
8,584 km (5,334 mi) in a straight line, west of Male.
How long does it take to get from Male to Abidjan by air?
About 11 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Male and Abidjan?
Abidjan is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Abidjan against Indian/Maldives).
Which airports are used for Male to Abidjan flights?
Typically Velana International Airport (MLE) 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.