KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,621 km
4,114 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
6,621 km
4,114 mi / 3,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NCS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code KWI NCS
ICAO Code OKKK FANC
City Kuwait City Newcastle
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 6,621 kilometers (4,114 miles / 3,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Kuwait City, it's 16:54 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,868 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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