KRI
Kikori
Papua New Guinea
11,016 km
6,845 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,016 km
6,845 mi / 5,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
299°
west northwest

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KRI KWI
Airport Name Kikori Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KRI KWI
ICAO Code AYKK OKKK
City Kikori Kuwait City
Country Papua New Guinea Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 50 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -7.420000, 144.250000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kikori (KRI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikori Airport (KRI) in Kikori, Papua New Guinea to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,016 kilometers (6,845 miles / 5,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:33 in Kikori, it's 07:33 in Kuwait City. With a 7-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 Kikori (KRI) 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 Kikori Airport (KRI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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