KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
5,308 km
3,298 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
5,308 km
3,298 mi / 2,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
234°
southwest

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KWS PER
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code KWS PER
ICAO Code AGKW YPPH
City Kwailabesi Perth
Country Solomon Islands Australia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Australia/Perth
Elevation 26 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 5,308 kilometers (3,298 miles / 2,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Solomon Islands with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Kwailabesi, it's 05:18 in Perth. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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