KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,557 km
7,181 miles
LOC
Lock
Australia
Distance
11,557 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI LOC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lock Airport
IATA Code KWI LOC
ICAO Code OKKK YLOK
City Kuwait City Lock
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 206 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -33.540000, 135.690000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lock (LOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia is 11,557 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Kuwait City, it's 10:36 in Lock. With a 7.5-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 Lock (LOC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Lock Airport (LOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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