KTA
Karratha
Australia
9,224 km
5,732 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
9,224 km
5,732 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
305°
northwest

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KTA KWI
Airport Name Karratha Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KTA KWI
ICAO Code YPKA OKKK
City Karratha Kuwait City
Country Australia Kuwait
Timezone Australia/Perth Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 29 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 29.230000, 47.980000

Karratha (KTA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 9,224 kilometers (5,732 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 08:37 in Karratha, it's 03:37 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 119° (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 Karratha Airport (KTA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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