KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,640 km
6,612 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,640 km
6,612 mi / 5,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI TFM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code KWI TFM
ICAO Code OKKK AYTE
City Kuwait City Telefomin
Country Kuwait Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 206 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 10,640 kilometers (6,612 miles / 5,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 21:28 in Kuwait City, it's 04:28 in Telefomin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,744 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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