ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,174 km
10,672 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,174 km
10,672 mi / 9,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
92°
east

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ABJ HKN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code ABJ HKN
ICAO Code DIAP AYHK
City Abidjan Hoskins
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 17,174 kilometers (10,672 miles / 9,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 16:05 in Abidjan, it's 02:05 in Hoskins. With a 10-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 Hoskins (HKN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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