KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,921 km
6,786 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,921 km
6,786 mi / 5,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
95°
east

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KWI OPU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code KWI OPU
ICAO Code OKKK AYBM
City Kuwait City Balimo
Country Kuwait Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 206 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 10,921 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:55 in Kuwait City, it's 08:55 in Balimo. With a 7-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 Balimo (OPU) 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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