DEL
New Delhi
India
9,841 km
6,115 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,841 km
6,115 mi / 5,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
100°
east

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DEL KWS
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code DEL KWS
ICAO Code VIDP AGKW
City New Delhi Kwailabesi
Country India Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 777 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -8.360000, 160.780000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 9,841 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 India 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 06:14 in New Delhi, it's 11:44 in Kwailabesi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) to New Delhi (DEL) 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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