KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
16,493 km
10,249 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
16,493 km
10,249 mi / 8,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
56°
northeast

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KWI PYE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code KWI PYE
ICAO Code OKKK NCPY
City Kuwait City Penrhyn Island
Country Kuwait CK
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 206 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 16,493 kilometers (10,249 miles / 8,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 CK. 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 13:45 in Kuwait City, it's 00:45 in Penrhyn Island. With a 13-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 313° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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