KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,425 km
5,856 miles
YGL
Radisson
Canada
Distance
9,425 km
5,856 mi / 5,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YGL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport La Grande Riviere Airport
IATA Code KWI YGL
ICAO Code OKKK CYGL
City Kuwait City Radisson
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 639 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 53.630000, -77.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Radisson (YGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) in Radisson, Canada is 9,425 kilometers (5,856 miles / 5,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Kuwait City, it's 08:26 in Radisson. With a 8-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 Radisson (YGL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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