KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,606 km
6,590 miles
YPG
Portage
Canada
Distance
10,606 km
6,590 mi / 5,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YPG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code KWI YPG
ICAO Code OKKK CYPG
City Kuwait City Portage
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Winnipeg
Elevation 206 ft 885 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 49.900000, -98.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Portage (YPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Southport Airport (YPG) in Portage, Canada is 10,606 kilometers (6,590 miles / 5,727 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 15:19 in Kuwait City, it's 06:19 in Portage. 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 Portage (YPG) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 29° (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 Southport Airport (YPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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