ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
19,209 km
11,936 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
19,209 km
11,936 mi / 10,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
24°
north northeast

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ABJ TRW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code ABJ TRW
ICAO Code DIAP NGTA
City Abidjan Tarawa
Country Ivory Coast Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 21 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 1.380000, 173.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 19,209 kilometers (11,936 miles / 10,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Kiribati. 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 16:17 in Abidjan, it's 04:17 in Tarawa. With a 12-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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