HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
6,138 km
3,814 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
6,138 km
3,814 mi / 3,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG KWS
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code HKG KWS
ICAO Code VHHH AGKW
City Hong Kong Kwailabesi
Country Hong Kong Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 6,138 kilometers (3,814 miles / 3,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Hong Kong, it's 17:40 in Kwailabesi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 305° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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