GTA
Gatokae
Solomon Islands
12,438 km
7,729 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,438 km
7,729 mi / 6,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
298°
west northwest

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GTA KWI
Airport Name Gatokae Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GTA KWI
ICAO Code AGOK OKKK
City Gatokae Kuwait City
Country Solomon Islands Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 70 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -8.740000, 158.200000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gatokae (GTA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gatokae Airport (GTA) in Gatokae, Solomon Islands to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,438 kilometers (7,729 miles / 6,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Solomon Islands with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Gatokae, it's 19:57 in Kuwait City. With a 8-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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Gatokae (GTA) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gatokae Airport (GTA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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