KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
14,894 km
9,254 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
14,894 km
9,254 mi / 8,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
294°
west northwest

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KAY KWI
Airport Name Wakaya Island Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KAY KWI
ICAO Code NFNW OKKK
City Wakaya Island Kuwait City
Country Fiji Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 130 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -17.620000, 179.020000 29.230000, 47.980000

Wakaya Island (KAY) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 14,894 kilometers (9,254 miles / 8,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Fiji 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 16:00 in Wakaya Island, it's 07:00 in Kuwait City. With a 9-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 Wakaya Island (KAY) follows a heading of 87° (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 Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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