KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
17,650 km
10,967 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
17,650 km
10,967 mi / 9,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI UAP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code KWI UAP
ICAO Code OKKK NTMP
City Kuwait City Ua Pou
Country Kuwait French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 206 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 17,650 kilometers (10,967 miles / 9,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 19:11 in Kuwait City, it's 06:41 in Ua Pou. With a 12.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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