KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,316 km
5,789 miles
KYU
Koyukuk
United States
Distance
9,316 km
5,789 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI KYU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Koyukuk Airport
IATA Code KWI KYU
ICAO Code OKKK PFKU
City Kuwait City Koyukuk
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 149 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.880000, -157.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Koyukuk (KYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Koyukuk Airport (KYU) in Koyukuk, United States is 9,316 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Kuwait City, it's 06:55 in Koyukuk. With a 12-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 Koyukuk (KYU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Koyukuk Airport (KYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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