KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,198 km
6,958 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
11,198 km
6,958 mi / 6,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI KWM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code KWI KWM
ICAO Code OKKK YKOW
City Kuwait City Kowanyama
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 206 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 11,198 kilometers (6,958 miles / 6,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Kuwait City, it's 05:43 in Kowanyama. 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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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