KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,251 km
6,991 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,251 km
6,991 mi / 6,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YVR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KWI YVR
ICAO Code OKKK CYVR
City Kuwait City Richmond
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Vancouver
Elevation 206 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,251 kilometers (6,991 miles / 6,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 05:06 in Kuwait City, it's 18:06 in Richmond. With a 11-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 Richmond (YVR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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