KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
18,195 km
11,306 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
18,195 km
11,306 mi / 9,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
37°
northeast

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KWI TJN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code KWI TJN
ICAO Code OKKK NTKM
City Kuwait City Takume
Country Kuwait French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 206 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 18,195 kilometers (11,306 miles / 9,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 20:51 in Kuwait City, it's 07:51 in Takume. With a 13-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 Takume (TJN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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