KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,626 km
8,467 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,626 km
8,467 mi / 7,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
89°
east

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KWI ZGU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code KWI ZGU
ICAO Code OKKK NVSQ
City Kuwait City Gaua Island
Country Kuwait Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Efate
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 11:37 in Kuwait City, it's 19:37 in Gaua Island. 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 Gaua Island (ZGU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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