ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,100 km
10,004 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
16,100 km
10,004 mi / 8,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ KWM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code ABJ KWM
ICAO Code DIAP YKOW
City Abidjan Kowanyama
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 21 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 16,100 kilometers (10,004 miles / 8,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Abidjan, it's 04:54 in Kowanyama. With a 10-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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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