KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,187 km
5,709 miles
YRT
Rankin Inlet
Canada
Distance
9,187 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YRT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA Code KWI YRT
ICAO Code OKKK CYRT
City Kuwait City Rankin Inlet
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Winnipeg
Elevation 206 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 62.810000, -92.120000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, Canada is 9,187 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 21:23 in Kuwait City, it's 12:23 in Rankin Inlet. 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 Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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