KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,950 km
6,183 miles
YRO
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,950 km
6,183 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YRO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
IATA Code KWI YRO
ICAO Code OKKK CYRO
City Kuwait City Ottawa
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 45.460000, -75.650000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ottawa (YRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,950 kilometers (6,183 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 13:45 in Kuwait City, it's 05:45 in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa (YRO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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