KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,099 km
3,169 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
5,099 km
3,169 mi / 2,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI LJG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code KWI LJG
ICAO Code OKKK ZPLJ
City Kuwait City Lijiang
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 26.680000, 100.250000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 5,099 kilometers (3,169 miles / 2,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Kuwait City, it's 03:07 in Lijiang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 286° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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