GUR
Gurney
Papua New Guinea
11,756 km
7,305 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,756 km
7,305 mi / 6,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
298°
west northwest

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GUR KWI
Airport Name Gurney Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GUR KWI
ICAO Code AYGN OKKK
City Gurney Kuwait City
Country Papua New Guinea Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 88 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -10.310000, 150.330000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gurney (GUR) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gurney Airport (GUR) in Gurney, Papua New Guinea to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,756 kilometers (7,305 miles / 6,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 01:44 in Gurney, it's 18:44 in Kuwait City. With a 7-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 Gurney (GUR) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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