KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,250 km
7,612 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,250 km
7,612 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
88°
east

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KWI VEV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code KWI VEV
ICAO Code OKKK AGBA
City Kuwait City Barakoma
Country Kuwait Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 12,250 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 16:33 in Kuwait City, it's 00:33 in Barakoma. 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 Barakoma (VEV) 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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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