KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
18,007 km
11,189 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
18,007 km
11,189 mi / 9,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
320°
northwest

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KHZ KWI
Airport Name Kauehi Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KHZ KWI
ICAO Code NTKA OKKK
City Kauehi Kuwait City
Country French Polynesia Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 13 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -15.780000, -145.120000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kauehi (KHZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 18,007 kilometers (11,189 miles / 9,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 French Polynesia 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 18:48 in Kauehi, it's 07:48 in Kuwait City. With a 13-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 Kauehi (KHZ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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