KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,234 km
7,602 miles
LYB
Little Cayman
KY
Distance
12,234 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
308°
northwest

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KWI LYB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Edward Bodden Airfield
IATA Code KWI LYB
ICAO Code OKKK MWCL
City Kuwait City Little Cayman
Country Kuwait KY
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Cayman
Elevation 206 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 19.670000, -80.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Little Cayman (LYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) in Little Cayman, KY is 12,234 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Kuwait City, it's 15:06 in Little Cayman. 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 Little Cayman (LYB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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