ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,656 km
10,349 miles
KMA
Kerema
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,656 km
10,349 mi / 8,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
97°
east

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ABJ KMA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kerema Airport
IATA Code ABJ KMA
ICAO Code DIAP AYKM
City Abidjan Kerema
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -7.960000, 145.770000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kerema (KMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kerema Airport (KMA) in Kerema, Papua New Guinea is 16,656 kilometers (10,349 miles / 8,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:30 in Abidjan, it's 11:30 in Kerema. 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 Kerema (KMA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 267° (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 Kerema Airport (KMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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