ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,271 km
5,760 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,271 km
5,760 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
84°
east

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ABJ KTY
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code ABJ KTY
ICAO Code DIAP VCCN
City Abidjan Kalutara
Country Ivory Coast Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Colombo
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 6.550000, 79.980000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 9,271 kilometers (5,760 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Abidjan, it's 16:32 in Kalutara. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kalutara (KTY) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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