Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Kansas City International Airport, SWJ - MCI Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 7346 miles or 11822 kilometers or 6379 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Kansas City ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Kansas City takes around 16 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, United States is 16 hours 53 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 • SWJ - MCI

Kilometers		11822 km
Statute Miles		7346 miles
Nautical Miles		6379 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 53 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Kansas City International Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to MCI Flight Path

Location of Southwest Bay Airport & Kansas City International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Malekula Island to Kansas City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Kansas City, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Kansas City, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - MCI

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Kansas City (United States) is 16 Hours.
Kansas City time is 16 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2025-12-17, 14:47:51 +11
Kansas City (United States)	2025-12-16, 22:47:51 EST

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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City, United States