GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
9,820 km
6,102 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
9,820 km
6,102 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
301°
west northwest

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GBV KWI
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GBV KWI
ICAO Code YGIB OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Australia Kuwait
Timezone Australia/Perth Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 509 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 9,820 kilometers (6,102 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Australia 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 12:11 in Gibb River Airport, it's 07:11 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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 110° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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