KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,931 km
6,171 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
9,931 km
6,171 mi / 5,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI UAM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code KWI UAM
ICAO Code OKKK PGUA
City Kuwait City Yigo
Country Kuwait Guam
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Guam
Elevation 206 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 13.580000, 144.930000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 9,931 kilometers (6,171 miles / 5,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Guam. 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 04:49 in Kuwait City, it's 11:49 in Yigo. 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 Yigo (UAM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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