KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
15,084 km
9,373 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
15,084 km
9,373 mi / 8,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
332°
north northwest

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KWS MXP
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code KWS MXP
ICAO Code AGKW LIMC
City Kwailabesi Milan
Country Solomon Islands Italy
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Rome
Elevation 26 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 45.630000, 8.730000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 15,084 kilometers (9,373 miles / 8,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Solomon Islands with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Kwailabesi, it's 23:29 in Milan. 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 Milan (MXP) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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