KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,613 km
6,595 miles
OKQ
Okaba-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,613 km
6,595 mi / 5,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI OKQ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Okaba Airport
IATA Code KWI OKQ
ICAO Code OKKK WAKO
City Kuwait City Okaba-Papua Island
Country Kuwait Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 206 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -8.090000, 139.720000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Okaba Airport (OKQ) in Okaba-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,613 kilometers (6,595 miles / 5,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:48 in Kuwait City, it's 14:48 in Okaba-Papua Island. 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 Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Okaba Airport (OKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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