ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,738 km
7,293 miles
KLS
Kelso
United States
Distance
11,738 km
7,293 mi / 6,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ KLS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Southwest Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code ABJ KLS
ICAO Code DIAP KKLS
City Abidjan Kelso
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 46.120000, -122.900000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kelso (KLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) in Kelso, United States is 11,738 kilometers (7,293 miles / 6,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Abidjan, it's 00:51 in Kelso. With a 8-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 Kelso (KLS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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