KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
13,937 km
8,660 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
13,937 km
8,660 mi / 7,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
331°
north northwest

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KWS WAW
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KWS WAW
ICAO Code AGKW EPWA
City Kwailabesi Warsaw
Country Solomon Islands Poland
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 26 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 52.170000, 20.970000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 13,937 kilometers (8,660 miles / 7,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Poland. 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 17:20 in Kwailabesi, it's 07:20 in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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