KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,493 km
6,520 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
10,493 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YGM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code KWI YGM
ICAO Code OKKK CYGM
City Kuwait City Gimli
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Winnipeg
Elevation 206 ft 753 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 50.630000, -97.040000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 10,493 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 01:07 in Kuwait City, it's 16:07 in Gimli. With a 9-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 Gimli (YGM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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