KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,137 km
6,299 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
10,137 km
6,299 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI NLS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code KWI NLS
ICAO Code OKKK YNIC
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Perth
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 10,137 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 17:48 in Kuwait City, it's 22:48 in Nicholson Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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