ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,762 km
11,037 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,762 km
11,037 mi / 9,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
94°
east

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ABJ KIE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code ABJ KIE
ICAO Code DIAP AYIQ
City Abidjan Kieta
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 17,762 kilometers (11,037 miles / 9,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 07:41 in Abidjan, it's 18:41 in Kieta. With a 11-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 Kieta (KIE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 268° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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