BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
8,828 km
5,485 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
8,828 km
5,485 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
301°
west northwest

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BUW KWI
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BUW KWI
ICAO Code WAWB OKKK
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Kuwait City
Country Indonesia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 164 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 8,828 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 19:34 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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