KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,793 km
4,842 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
7,793 km
4,842 mi / 4,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YGZ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code KWI YGZ
ICAO Code OKKK CYGZ
City Kuwait City Grise Fiord
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 76.430000, -82.910000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 7,793 kilometers (4,842 miles / 4,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 09:40 in Kuwait City, it's 01:40 in Grise Fiord. 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) 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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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