KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,652 km
8,483 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
13,652 km
8,483 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI SON
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code KWI SON
ICAO Code OKKK NVSS
City Kuwait City Luganville
Country Kuwait Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Efate
Elevation 206 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 13,652 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Kuwait with Vanuatu. 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 11:30 in Kuwait City, it's 19:30 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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