GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
10,559 km
6,561 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,559 km
6,561 mi / 5,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
299°
west northwest

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GOV KWI
Airport Name Gove Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GOV KWI
ICAO Code YPGV OKKK
City Nhulunbuy Kuwait City
Country Australia Kuwait
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 192 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 29.230000, 47.980000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,559 kilometers (6,561 miles / 5,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 17:02 in Nhulunbuy, it's 10:32 in Kuwait City. With a 6.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 101° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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