KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
15,138 km
9,406 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
15,138 km
9,406 mi / 8,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
78°
east northeast

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KWI WLS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code KWI WLS
ICAO Code OKKK NLWW
City Kuwait City Wallis Island
Country Kuwait WF
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 206 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 15,138 kilometers (9,406 miles / 8,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 WF. 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 23:55 in Kuwait City, it's 08:55 in Wallis Island. 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Kuwait City (KWI) 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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