ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,079 km
2,534 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
4,079 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ KIW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code ABJ KIW
ICAO Code DIAP FLSO
City Abidjan Kitwe
Country Ivory Coast Zambia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 21 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 4,079 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Abidjan, it's 06:00 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,124 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 298° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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