The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 10,010 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 16:04 in Kuwait City, it's 06:04 in Whitehorse. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,111 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 357° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.