KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
8,361 km
5,195 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,361 km
5,195 mi / 4,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
57°
east northeast

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KWI NRT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KWI NRT
ICAO Code OKKK RJAA
City Kuwait City Tokyo
Country Kuwait Japan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 206 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,361 kilometers (5,195 miles / 4,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Kuwait City, it's 17:26 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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