ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,996 km
11,804 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
18,996 km
11,804 mi / 10,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
20°
north northeast

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ABJ MTK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code ABJ MTK
ICAO Code DIAP NGMN
City Abidjan Makin Island
Country Ivory Coast Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 3.370000, 172.990000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 18,996 kilometers (11,804 miles / 10,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Kiribati. 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 21:40 in Abidjan, it's 09:40 in Makin Island. 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 Makin Island (MTK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 340° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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