CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
15,167 km
9,424 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,167 km
9,424 mi / 8,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
36°
northeast

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CPH SWJ
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code CPH SWJ
ICAO Code EKCH NVSX
City Copenhagen Malekula Island
Country Denmark Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Efate
Elevation 17 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 15,167 kilometers (9,424 miles / 8,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Denmark with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Copenhagen, it's 02:16 in Malekula Island. 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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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