HWK
Hawker
Australia
11,710 km
7,276 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,710 km
7,276 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HWK KWI
Airport Name Wilpena Pound Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HWK KWI
ICAO Code YHAW OKKK
City Hawker Kuwait City
Country Australia Kuwait
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 321 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -31.860000, 138.470000 29.230000, 47.980000

Hawker (HWK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) in Hawker, Australia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,710 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Australia 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 03:26 in Hawker, it's 19:56 in Kuwait City. With a 7.5-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 Hawker (HWK) follows a heading of 118° (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 Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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