CXI
Banana
Kiribati
15,620 km
9,706 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
15,620 km
9,706 mi / 8,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Kiritimati
Heading
324°
northwest

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CXI KWI
Airport Name Cassidy International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CXI KWI
ICAO Code PLCH OKKK
City Banana Kuwait City
Country Kiribati Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Kiritimati Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 1.990000, -157.350000 29.230000, 47.980000

Banana (CXI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 15,620 kilometers (9,706 miles / 8,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Kiribati with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Banana, it's 13:08 in Kuwait City. With a 11-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 Banana (CXI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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