ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,639 km
8,475 miles
KMJ
Kumamoto
Japan
Distance
13,639 km
8,475 mi / 7,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
45°
northeast

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ABJ KMJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kumamoto Airport
IATA Code ABJ KMJ
ICAO Code DIAP RJFT
City Abidjan Kumamoto
Country Ivory Coast Japan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 642 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 32.840000, 130.850000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) in Kumamoto, Japan is 13,639 kilometers (8,475 miles / 7,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Abidjan, it's 18:45 in Kumamoto. With a 9-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 Kumamoto (KMJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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