ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,955 km
10,535 miles
CXI
Banana
Kiribati
Distance
16,955 km
10,535 mi / 9,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ CXI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Cassidy International Airport
IATA Code ABJ CXI
ICAO Code DIAP PLCH
City Abidjan Banana
Country Ivory Coast Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 21 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 1.990000, -157.350000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Banana (CXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati is 16,955 kilometers (10,535 miles / 9,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Abidjan, it's 06:07 in Banana. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Banana (CXI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Cassidy International Airport (CXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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