KOC
Koumac
New Caledonia
13,590 km
8,445 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,590 km
8,445 mi / 7,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
292°
west northwest

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KOC KWI
Airport Name Koumac Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KOC KWI
ICAO Code NWWK OKKK
City Koumac Kuwait City
Country New Caledonia Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 42 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -20.550000, 164.260000 29.230000, 47.980000

Koumac (KOC) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koumac Airport (KOC) in Koumac, New Caledonia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,590 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 New Caledonia 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 09:31 in Koumac, it's 01:31 in Kuwait City. With a 8-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 Koumac (KOC) follows a heading of 97° (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 Koumac Airport (KOC) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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