ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
15,535 km
9,653 miles
KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
Distance
15,535 km
9,653 mi / 8,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
251°
west southwest

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ABJ KXU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Katiu Airport
IATA Code ABJ KXU
ICAO Code DIAP NTKT
City Abidjan Katiu
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -16.340000, -144.400000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Katiu (KXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia is 15,535 kilometers (9,653 miles / 8,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 06:29 in Abidjan, it's 20:29 in Katiu. 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 Katiu (KXU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Katiu Airport (KXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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