IKS
Tiksi
Russia
6,621 km
4,114 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
6,621 km
4,114 mi / 3,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
272°
west

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IKS KWI
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IKS KWI
ICAO Code UEST OKKK
City Tiksi Kuwait City
Country Russia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 26 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 29.230000, 47.980000

Tiksi (IKS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 6,621 kilometers (4,114 miles / 3,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Tiksi, it's 20:01 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 Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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