KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,431 km
4,618 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
7,431 km
4,618 mi / 4,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
61°
east northeast

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KWI PUS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code KWI PUS
ICAO Code OKKK RKPK
City Kuwait City Busan
Country Kuwait South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Seoul
Elevation 206 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.180000, 128.940000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 7,431 kilometers (4,618 miles / 4,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Kuwait City, it's 08:28 in Busan. 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.

The return flight from Busan (PUS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 290° (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 Gimhae International Airport (PUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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