KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,276 km
8,249 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
13,276 km
8,249 mi / 7,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
70°
east northeast

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KWI TRW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code KWI TRW
ICAO Code OKKK NGTA
City Kuwait City Tarawa
Country Kuwait Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 206 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 1.380000, 173.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 13,276 kilometers (8,249 miles / 7,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Kiribati. 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 01:12 in Kuwait City, it's 10:12 in Tarawa. With a 9-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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