KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,859 km
8,612 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
13,859 km
8,612 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
92°
east

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KWI VLI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code KWI VLI
ICAO Code OKKK NVVV
City Kuwait City Port Vila
Country Kuwait Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Efate
Elevation 206 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 13,859 kilometers (8,612 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 04:42 in Kuwait City, it's 12:42 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) 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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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