KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,535 km
7,167 miles
UMR
Woomera
Australia
Distance
11,535 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI UMR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Woomera Airfield
IATA Code KWI UMR
ICAO Code OKKK YPWR
City Kuwait City Woomera
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 206 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -31.140000, 136.820000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Woomera (UMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Woomera Airfield (UMR) in Woomera, Australia is 11,535 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Australia. 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 11:16 in Kuwait City, it's 18:46 in Woomera. With a 7.5-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 Woomera (UMR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Woomera Airfield (UMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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