KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
8,800 km
5,468 miles
TAX
Tikong-Taliabu Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,800 km
5,468 mi / 4,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
98°
east

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KWI TAX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Taliabu Island Airport
IATA Code KWI TAX
ICAO Code OKKK WAPT
City Kuwait City Tikong-Taliabu Island
Country Kuwait Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 206 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -1.640000, 124.560000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) in Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia is 8,800 kilometers (5,468 miles / 4,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:58 in Kuwait City, it's 22:58 in Tikong-Taliabu 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 Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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