KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,911 km
8,023 miles
NTL
Williamtown
Australia
Distance
12,911 km
8,023 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI NTL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code KWI NTL
ICAO Code OKKK YWLM
City Kuwait City Williamtown
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Sydney
Elevation 206 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -32.800000, 151.830000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Williamtown (NTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Newcastle Airport (NTL) in Williamtown, Australia is 12,911 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 20:46 in Kuwait City, it's 04:46 in Williamtown. With a 8-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 Williamtown (NTL) 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 Newcastle Airport (NTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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