KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,564 km
9,050 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
14,564 km
9,050 mi / 7,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
128°
southeast

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KWI SZS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code KWI SZS
ICAO Code OKKK NZRC
City Kuwait City Oban
Country Kuwait New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 206 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 14,564 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 08:36 in Kuwait City, it's 18:36 in Oban. 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 Oban (SZS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 271° (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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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