ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
19,711 km
12,248 miles
AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
Distance
19,711 km
12,248 mi / 10,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
345°
north northwest

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ABJ AIS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Arorae Island Airport
IATA Code ABJ AIS
ICAO Code DIAP NGTR
City Abidjan Arorae Island
Country Ivory Coast Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -2.620000, 176.800000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Arorae Island (AIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati is 19,711 kilometers (12,248 miles / 10,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 08:10 in Abidjan, it's 20:10 in Arorae Island. 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 Arorae Island (AIS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 15° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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