ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,584 km
2,848 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,584 km
2,848 mi / 2,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
98°
east

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ABJ WIL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code ABJ WIL
ICAO Code DIAP HKNW
City Abidjan Nairobi
Country Ivory Coast Kenya
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,584 kilometers (2,848 miles / 2,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Abidjan, it's 19:57 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,515 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 280° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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