KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,327 km
4,552 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
7,327 km
4,552 mi / 3,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI YEC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code KWI YEC
ICAO Code OKKK RKTY
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Seoul
Elevation 206 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 36.630000, 128.350000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 7,327 kilometers (4,552 miles / 3,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 20:42 in Kuwait City, it's 02:42 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 290° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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