FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,658 km
3,516 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
5,658 km
3,516 mi / 3,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
140°
southeast

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FUK KWS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code FUK KWS
ICAO Code RJFF AGKW
City Fukuoka Kwailabesi
Country Japan Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 32 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 5,658 kilometers (3,516 miles / 3,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 08:48 in Fukuoka, it's 10:48 in Kwailabesi.

The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 327° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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