IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
7,755 km
4,819 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,755 km
4,819 mi / 4,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
292°
west northwest

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IWK KWI
Airport Name Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IWK KWI
ICAO Code RJOI OKKK
City Iwakuni Kuwait City
Country Japan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 7 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 132.240000 29.230000, 47.980000

Iwakuni (IWK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,755 kilometers (4,819 miles / 4,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Japan with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Iwakuni, it's 07:07 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 Iwakuni (IWK) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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