KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,694 km
8,509 miles
OOT
Onotoa
Kiribati
Distance
13,694 km
8,509 mi / 7,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
71°
east northeast

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KWI OOT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Onotoa Airport
IATA Code KWI OOT
ICAO Code OKKK NGON
City Kuwait City Onotoa
Country Kuwait Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 206 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -1.800000, 175.530000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Onotoa (OOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Onotoa Airport (OOT) in Onotoa, Kiribati is 13,694 kilometers (8,509 miles / 7,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Kiribati. 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 01:48 in Kuwait City, it's 10:48 in Onotoa. With a 9-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 Onotoa (OOT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Onotoa Airport (OOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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