KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,175 km
3,216 miles
LNJ
Lincang
China
Distance
5,175 km
3,216 mi / 2,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
84°
east

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KWI LNJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lincang Airport
IATA Code KWI LNJ
ICAO Code OKKK ZPLC
City Kuwait City Lincang
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 6,127 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 23.740000, 100.030000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lincang (LNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China is 5,175 kilometers (3,216 miles / 2,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 21:28 in Kuwait City, it's 02:28 in Lincang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,921 feet between the two airports. Lincang Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lincang (LNJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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