ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,334 km
2,693 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
4,334 km
2,693 mi / 2,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
97°
east

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ABJ KIS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code ABJ KIS
ICAO Code DIAP HKKI
City Abidjan Kisumu
Country Ivory Coast Kenya
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 4,334 kilometers (2,693 miles / 2,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Abidjan, it's 19:00 in Kisumu. 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 3,713 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 278° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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