AXT
Akita
Japan
8,165 km
5,074 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
8,165 km
5,074 mi / 4,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AXT KWI
Airport Name Akita Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AXT KWI
ICAO Code RJSK OKKK
City Akita Kuwait City
Country Japan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 313 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 140.220000 29.230000, 47.980000

Akita (AXT) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akita Airport (AXT) in Akita, Japan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 8,165 kilometers (5,074 miles / 4,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Japan with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Akita, it's 17:37 in Kuwait City. With a 6-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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Akita (AXT) follows a heading of 53° (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 Akita Airport (AXT) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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