ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,756 km
7,305 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
11,756 km
7,305 mi / 6,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ABJ KVL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code ABJ KVL
ICAO Code DIAP PAVL
City Abidjan Kivalina
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Anchorage
Elevation 21 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 67.740000, -164.560000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 11,756 kilometers (7,305 miles / 6,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Abidjan, it's 03:12 in Kivalina. With a 9-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 Kivalina (KVL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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