AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
12,676 km
7,877 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,676 km
7,877 mi / 6,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
298°
west northwest

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AKS KWI
Airport Name Auki Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AKS KWI
ICAO Code AGGA OKKK
City Auki Kuwait City
Country Solomon Islands Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 29.230000, 47.980000

Auki (AKS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,676 kilometers (7,877 miles / 6,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Solomon Islands with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:57 in Auki, it's 12:57 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auki Airport (AKS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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