# Distance from Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Kuwait City (KWI)

> 11,002 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,002 km / 6,837 mi / 5,941 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Suriname) → Kuwait
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 00:36 in Drietabbetje, it's 06:36 in Kuwait City)
- **Elevation difference**: 30 ft (KWI is lower than DRJ)

## Airports

### [Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drj-drietabbetje-drietabbetje-airport/1ef266df-b977-64dc-b616-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Drietabbetje, Suriname
- ICAO: SMDA
- Timezone: America/Paramaribo
- Coordinates: 4.120000, -54.670000
- Elevation: 236 ft

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:36 in Drietabbetje, it's 06:36 in Kuwait City.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drj-drietabbetje-drietabbetje-airport/1ef266df-b977-64dc-b616-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)