KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,476 km
6,510 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,476 km
6,510 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
91°
east

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KWI VAI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code KWI VAI
ICAO Code OKKK AYVN
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 206 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 10,476 kilometers (6,510 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:48 in Kuwait City, it's 01:48 in Vanimo Airport. With a 7-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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