KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
13,723 km
8,527 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
13,723 km
8,527 mi / 7,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
343°
north northwest

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KWS OSL
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code KWS OSL
ICAO Code AGKW ENGM
City Kwailabesi Oslo
Country Solomon Islands Norway
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Oslo
Elevation 26 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 60.190000, 11.100000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 13,723 kilometers (8,527 miles / 7,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Norway. 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 20:05 in Kwailabesi, it's 10:05 in Oslo. 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 Oslo (OSL) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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