KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
15,056 km
9,356 miles
THH
Taharoa
New Zealand
Distance
15,056 km
9,356 mi / 8,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
116°
east southeast

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KWI THH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Taharoa Aerodrome
IATA Code KWI THH
ICAO Code OKKK NZTS
City Kuwait City Taharoa
Country Kuwait New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 206 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -38.180000, 174.710000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Taharoa (THH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) in Taharoa, New Zealand is 15,056 kilometers (9,356 miles / 8,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 20:39 in Kuwait City, it's 06:39 in Taharoa. 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 Taharoa (THH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 275° (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 Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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