KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,300 km
4,536 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
7,300 km
4,536 mi / 3,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI KYD
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code KWI KYD
ICAO Code OKKK RCLY
City Kuwait City Orchid Island
Country Kuwait Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Taipei
Elevation 206 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 22.030000, 121.530000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 7,300 kilometers (4,536 miles / 3,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Kuwait City, it's 12:09 in Orchid Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Orchid Island (KYD) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 293° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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