KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
15,015 km
9,330 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
15,015 km
9,330 mi / 8,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI PCN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code KWI PCN
ICAO Code OKKK NZPN
City Kuwait City Picton
Country Kuwait New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 206 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 15,015 kilometers (9,330 miles / 8,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 New Zealand. 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 23:53 in Kuwait City, it's 09:53 in Picton. With a 10-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 Picton (PCN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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