The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,367 kilometers (6,442 miles / 5,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Kuwait with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Kuwait City, it's 07:15 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,111 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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