AIT
Aitutaki
CK
16,980 km
10,551 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
16,980 km
10,551 mi / 9,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AIT KWI
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AIT KWI
ICAO Code NCAI OKKK
City Aitutaki Kuwait City
Country CK Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 14 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 29.230000, 47.980000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 16,980 kilometers (10,551 miles / 9,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 CK 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 14:49 in Aitutaki, it's 03:49 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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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