KUQ
Kuri
Papua New Guinea
10,907 km
6,777 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,907 km
6,777 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
299°
west northwest

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KUQ KWI
Airport Name Kuri Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KUQ KWI
ICAO Code AYKU OKKK
City Kuri Kuwait City
Country Papua New Guinea Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 35 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, 143.280000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kuri (KUQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuri Airport (KUQ) in Kuri, Papua New Guinea to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,907 kilometers (6,777 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:04 in Kuri, it's 07:04 in Kuwait City. With a 7-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 Kuri (KUQ) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kuri Airport (KUQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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