KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
8,113 km
5,041 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
8,113 km
5,041 mi / 4,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YAB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code KWI YAB
ICAO Code OKKK CYAB
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 206 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 73.010000, -85.040000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 8,113 kilometers (5,041 miles / 4,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:17 in Kuwait City, it's 20:17 in Arctic Bay Airport. 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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). 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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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