KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,902 km
3,046 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
4,902 km
3,046 mi / 2,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KWI YZY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code KWI YZY
ICAO Code OKKK ZLZY
City Kuwait City Zhangye
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 38.810000, 100.660000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 4,902 kilometers (3,046 miles / 2,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Kuwait City, it's 02:22 in Zhangye. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,074 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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