GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
10,923 km
6,787 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,923 km
6,787 mi / 5,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
56°
east northeast

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GBJ KWI
Airport Name Les Bases Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GBJ KWI
ICAO Code TFFM OKKK
City Grand Bourg Kuwait City
Country GP Kuwait
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 16 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 15.870000, -61.270000 29.230000, 47.980000

Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,923 kilometers (6,787 miles / 5,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 GP with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Grand Bourg, it's 10:44 in Kuwait City. With a 7-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 Grand Bourg (GBJ) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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