KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,071 km
4,394 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
7,071 km
4,394 mi / 3,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YLT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code KWI YLT
ICAO Code OKKK CYLT
City Kuwait City Alert
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 82.520000, -62.280000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 7,071 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 09:56 in Kuwait City, it's 01:56 in Alert. 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 Alert (YLT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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