KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,488 km
5,896 miles
YQI
Yarmouth
Canada
Distance
9,488 km
5,896 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YQI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yarmouth Airport
IATA Code KWI YQI
ICAO Code OKKK CYQI
City Kuwait City Yarmouth
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Halifax
Elevation 206 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 43.830000, -66.090000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yarmouth (YQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yarmouth Airport (YQI) in Yarmouth, Canada is 9,488 kilometers (5,896 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 20:31 in Kuwait City, it's 13:31 in Yarmouth. With a 7-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 Yarmouth (YQI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Yarmouth Airport (YQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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