KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,955 km
8,671 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
13,955 km
8,671 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI TGJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code KWI TGJ
ICAO Code OKKK NWWA
City Kuwait City Tiga
Country Kuwait New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 206 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 13,955 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Caledonia. 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 03:10 in Kuwait City, it's 11:10 in Tiga. With a 8-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 Tiga (TGJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 292° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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