AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,511 km
7,153 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,511 km
7,153 mi / 6,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
308°
northwest

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AWK KWI
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AWK KWI
ICAO Code PWAK OKKK
City Wake Island Kuwait City
Country UM Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 23 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 29.230000, 47.980000

Wake Island (AWK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,511 kilometers (7,153 miles / 6,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 UM with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Wake Island, it's 19:28 in Kuwait City. With a 9-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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 58° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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