ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
14,658 km
9,108 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
14,658 km
9,108 mi / 7,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

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ALR KWI
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ALR KWI
ICAO Code NZLX OKKK
City Alexandra Kuwait City
Country New Zealand Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 752 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 29.230000, 47.980000

Alexandra (ALR) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 14,658 kilometers (9,108 miles / 7,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 New Zealand 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 22:32 in Alexandra, it's 12:32 in Kuwait City. 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alexandra Airport (ALR) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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