KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,005 km
6,838 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
11,005 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
96°
east

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KWI XMY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code KWI XMY
ICAO Code OKKK YYMI
City Kuwait City Yam Island
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 11,005 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 12:38 in Kuwait City, it's 19:38 in Yam Island. 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 Yam Island (XMY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 298° (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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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