ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,623 km
9,708 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
15,623 km
9,708 mi / 8,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
251°
west southwest

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ABJ KHZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code ABJ KHZ
ICAO Code DIAP NTKA
City Abidjan Kauehi
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 15,623 kilometers (9,708 miles / 8,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 11:38 in Abidjan, it's 01:38 in Kauehi. 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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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