KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,264 km
4,514 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
7,264 km
4,514 mi / 3,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI WJU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code KWI WJU
ICAO Code OKKK RKNW
City Kuwait City Wonju
Country Kuwait South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Seoul
Elevation 206 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 37.440000, 127.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 7,264 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Kuwait City, it's 23:59 in Wonju. 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 Wonju (WJU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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