IUE
Alofi
NU
16,026 km
9,958 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
16,026 km
9,958 mi / 8,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Niue
Heading
294°
west northwest

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IUE KWI
Airport Name Niue International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IUE KWI
ICAO Code NIUE OKKK
City Alofi Kuwait City
Country NU Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Niue Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 209 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -19.080000, -169.930000 29.230000, 47.980000

Alofi (IUE) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 16,026 kilometers (9,958 miles / 8,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 NU 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 23:30 in Alofi, it's 13:30 in Kuwait City. With a 14-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 Alofi (IUE) follows a heading of 82° (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 Niue International Airport (IUE) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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