Distance From Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility to Hewanorra International Airport, NKW - UVF Distance

The distance from Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility (NKW) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is 9243 miles or 14875 kilometers or 8027 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Diego Garcia ( British Indian Ocean Territory ) to Vieux Fort ( Saint Lucia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Diego Garcia and Vieux Fort takes around 21 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory to Hewanorra International Airport, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia is 21 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NKW - UVF

Kilometers		14875 km
Statute Miles		9243 miles
Nautical Miles		8027 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 15 minutes

Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility to Hewanorra International Airport Flight Route Map - NKW to UVF Flight Path

Location of Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility & Hewanorra International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Diego Garcia to Vieux Fort nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory and Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia. .

Nonstop flight route between Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory and Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKW - UVF

Time difference between Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean Territory) and Vieux Fort (Saint Lucia) is 10 Hours.
Vieux Fort time is 10 Hours behind Diego Garcia.

Location	Local Time
Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean Territory)	2026-08-09, 07:56:00 +06
Vieux Fort (Saint Lucia)	2026-08-08, 21:56:00 AST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility (NKW / FJDG) Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory

Destination

Hewanorra International Airport (UVF / TLPL) Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia