ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,655 km
2,893 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
4,655 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ JRO
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code ABJ JRO
ICAO Code DIAP HTKJ
City Abidjan Arusha
Country Ivory Coast Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 21 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 4,655 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Abidjan, it's 20:10 in Arusha. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,911 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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