KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,073 km
6,881 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,073 km
6,881 mi / 5,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI WAO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code KWI WAO
ICAO Code OKKK AYWB
City Kuwait City Wabo
Country Kuwait Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 206 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 11,073 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,979 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 21:35 in Kuwait City, it's 04:35 in Wabo. 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.

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

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