ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,518 km
2,807 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
4,518 km
2,807 mi / 2,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ KGJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code ABJ KGJ
ICAO Code DIAP FWKA
City Abidjan Karonga
Country Ivory Coast Malawi
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 21 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 4,518 kilometers (2,807 miles / 2,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Abidjan, it's 17:37 in Karonga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,744 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 290° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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