KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,829 km
7,350 miles
LRE
Longreach
Australia
Distance
11,829 km
7,350 mi / 6,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI LRE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Longreach Airport
IATA Code KWI LRE
ICAO Code OKKK YLRE
City Kuwait City Longreach
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 206 ft 627 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -23.430000, 144.280000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Longreach (LRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia is 11,829 kilometers (7,350 miles / 6,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Kuwait City, it's 02:28 in Longreach. With a 7-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 Longreach (LRE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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