GLI
Glen Innes Airport
Australia
12,779 km
7,941 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,779 km
7,941 mi / 6,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GLI KWI
Airport Name Glen Innes Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GLI KWI
ICAO Code YGLI OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Australia Kuwait
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,433 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -29.680000, 151.690000 29.230000, 47.980000

Glen Innes Airport (GLI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glen Innes Airport (GLI) in Glen Innes Airport, Australia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,779 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 06:43 in Glen Innes Airport, it's 23:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,227 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Glen Innes Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Glen Innes Airport (GLI) follows a heading of 111° (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 Glen Innes Airport (GLI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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