GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
15,102 km
9,384 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
15,102 km
9,384 mi / 8,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
277°
west

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GBZ KWI
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GBZ KWI
ICAO Code NZGB OKKK
City Claris Kuwait City
Country New Zealand Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 20 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 29.230000, 47.980000

Claris (GBZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 15,102 kilometers (9,384 miles / 8,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 New Zealand 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 09:47 in Claris, it's 23:47 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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