OSL
Oslo
Norway
14,797 km
9,194 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,797 km
9,194 mi / 7,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
32°
north northeast

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OSL SWJ
Airport Name Oslo Gardermoen Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code OSL SWJ
ICAO Code ENGM NVSX
City Oslo Malekula Island
Country Norway Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 681 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, 11.100000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Oslo (OSL) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 14,797 kilometers (9,194 miles / 7,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Norway with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Oslo, it's 05:34 in Malekula Island. With a 10-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 Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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