KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,845 km
8,603 miles
TGH
Tongoa Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,845 km
8,603 mi / 7,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
91°
east

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KWI TGH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tongoa Island Airport
IATA Code KWI TGH
ICAO Code OKKK NVST
City Kuwait City Tongoa Island
Country Kuwait Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Efate
Elevation 206 ft 443 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -16.890000, 168.550000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tongoa Island (TGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) in Tongoa Island, Vanuatu is 13,845 kilometers (8,603 miles / 7,476 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 13:32 in Kuwait City, it's 21:32 in Tongoa 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 Tongoa Island (TGH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 294° (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 Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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