KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,609 km
7,835 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
12,609 km
7,835 mi / 6,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI PKE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code KWI PKE
ICAO Code OKKK YPKS
City Kuwait City Parkes
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Sydney
Elevation 206 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 12,609 kilometers (7,835 miles / 6,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 18:25 in Kuwait City, it's 02:25 in Parkes. 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 Parkes (PKE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 291° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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