HAM
Hamburg
Germany
14,343 km
8,912 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,343 km
8,912 mi / 7,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
38°
northeast

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HAM KWS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code HAM KWS
ICAO Code EDDH AGKW
City Hamburg Kwailabesi
Country Germany Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 53 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 14,343 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Germany with Solomon Islands. 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 18:14 in Hamburg, it's 04:14 in Kwailabesi. 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 338° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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