Airport Comparison
| ABJ | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Bouet Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | ABJ | KWA |
| ICAO Code | DIAP | PKWA |
| City | Abidjan | Kwajalein |
| Country | Ivory Coast | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.260000, -3.930000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Abidjan (ABJ) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 18,206 kilometers (11,313 miles / 9,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.
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 Marshall Islands. 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 07:46 in Abidjan, it's 19:46 in Kwajalein. 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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.