KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,124 km
6,291 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
10,124 km
6,291 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YAK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yakutat Airport
IATA Code KWI YAK
ICAO Code OKKK PAYA
City Kuwait City Yakutat
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 59.500000, -139.660000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 10,124 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 United States. 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 12:24 in Kuwait City, it's 00:24 in Yakutat. With a 12-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 Yakutat (YAK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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