KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,958 km
3,702 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
5,958 km
3,702 mi / 3,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI ULK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code KWI ULK
ICAO Code OKKK UERL
City Kuwait City Lensk
Country Kuwait Russia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 206 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 60.720000, 114.830000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 5,958 kilometers (3,702 miles / 3,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Kuwait City, it's 20:24 in Lensk. 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 Lensk (ULK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 266° (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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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