ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,861 km
7,370 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
11,861 km
7,370 mi / 6,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
84°
east

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ABJ KUA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code ABJ KUA
ICAO Code DIAP WMKD
City Abidjan Kuantan
Country Ivory Coast Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 21 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 3.780000, 103.210000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 11,861 kilometers (7,370 miles / 6,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Malaysia. 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 14:20 in Abidjan, it's 22:20 in Kuantan. With a 8-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 Kuantan (KUA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 277° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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