AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
17,813 km
11,068 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
17,813 km
11,068 mi / 9,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
321°
northwest

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AHE KWI
Airport Name Ahe Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AHE KWI
ICAO Code NTHE OKKK
City Ahe Atoll Kuwait City
Country French Polynesia Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 11 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 29.230000, 47.980000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 17,813 kilometers (11,068 miles / 9,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 French Polynesia with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Ahe Atoll, it's 06:53 in Kuwait City. With a 13-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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 45° (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 Ahe Airport (AHE) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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