KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,957 km
9,294 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
14,957 km
9,294 mi / 8,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI TVU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code KWI TVU
ICAO Code OKKK NFNM
City Kuwait City Matei
Country Kuwait Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 206 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 14,957 kilometers (9,294 miles / 8,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Fiji. 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 08:42 in Kuwait City, it's 17:42 in Matei. With a 9-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 Matei (TVU) 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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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