GLX
Galela-Celebes Island
Indonesia
8,919 km
5,542 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
299°
west northwest

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GLX KWI
Airport Name Gamarmalamo Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GLX KWI
ICAO Code WAMA OKKK
City Galela-Celebes Island Kuwait City
Country Indonesia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 180 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 1.840000, 127.790000 29.230000, 47.980000

Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) in Galela-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 22:34 in Galela-Celebes Island, it's 16:34 in Kuwait City. With a 6-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 Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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