KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,668 km
7,872 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,668 km
7,872 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
86°
east

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KWI KWS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code KWI KWS
ICAO Code OKKK AGKW
City Kuwait City Kwailabesi
Country Kuwait Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 206 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 12,668 kilometers (7,872 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Kuwait 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 09:10 in Kuwait City, it's 17:10 in Kwailabesi. 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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