KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
8,331 km
5,177 miles
YGT
Igloolik
Canada
Distance
8,331 km
5,177 mi / 4,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YGT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Igloolik Airport
IATA Code KWI YGT
ICAO Code OKKK CYGT
City Kuwait City Igloolik
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 174 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 69.360000, -81.820000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Igloolik (YGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada is 8,331 kilometers (5,177 miles / 4,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 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 00:53 in Kuwait City, it's 16:53 in Igloolik. 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 Igloolik (YGT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Igloolik Airport (YGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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