KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,594 km
7,204 miles
TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,594 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI TFI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tufi Airport
IATA Code KWI TFI
ICAO Code OKKK AYTU
City Kuwait City Tufi
Country Kuwait Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 206 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -9.080000, 149.320000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tufi (TFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is 11,594 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 02:00 in Kuwait City, it's 09:00 in Tufi. With a 7-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 Tufi (TFI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 298° (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 Tufi Airport (TFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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