KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,922 km
6,165 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
9,922 km
6,165 mi / 5,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YSM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code KWI YSM
ICAO Code OKKK CYSM
City Kuwait City Fort Smith
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Edmonton
Elevation 206 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 60.020000, -111.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 9,922 kilometers (6,165 miles / 5,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 19:27 in Kuwait City, it's 09:27 in Fort Smith. With a 10-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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 17° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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