KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,720 km
8,525 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,720 km
8,525 mi / 7,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI SWJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code KWI SWJ
ICAO Code OKKK NVSX
City Kuwait City Malekula Island
Country Kuwait Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Efate
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 13,720 kilometers (8,525 miles / 7,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 01:07 in Kuwait City, it's 09:07 in Malekula Island. 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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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