KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,006 km
6,217 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
10,006 km
6,217 mi / 5,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YKE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code KWI YKE
ICAO Code OKKK CJT3
City Kuwait City Knee Lake
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Winnipeg
Elevation 206 ft 625 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 54.920000, -94.800000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 10,006 kilometers (6,217 miles / 5,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 21:47 in Kuwait City, it's 12:47 in Knee Lake. 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 Knee Lake (YKE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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