The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in Palmerston North Airport, New Zealand is 15,150 kilometers (9,414 miles / 8,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 New Zealand. 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 14:49 in Kuwait City, it's 00:49 in Palmerston North Airport. With a 10-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 Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Palmerston North Airport (PMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.