KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,176 km
5,702 miles
LAK
Aklavik
Canada
Distance
9,176 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KWI LAK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Aklavik Airport
IATA Code KWI LAK
ICAO Code OKKK CYKD
City Kuwait City Aklavik
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Edmonton
Elevation 206 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 68.220000, -135.010000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Aklavik (LAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada is 9,176 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Canada. 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 09:22 in Kuwait City, it's 23:22 in Aklavik. With a 10-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 Aklavik (LAK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Aklavik Airport (LAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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