ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,292 km
11,366 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
18,292 km
11,366 mi / 9,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
102°
east southeast

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ABJ KWS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code ABJ KWS
ICAO Code DIAP AGKW
City Abidjan Kwailabesi
Country Ivory Coast Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 21 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 18,292 kilometers (11,366 miles / 9,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Solomon 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 23:04 in Abidjan, it's 10:04 in Kwailabesi. With a 11-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 Kwailabesi (KWS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 259° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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