KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,503 km
5,905 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
9,503 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI YAP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code KWI YAP
ICAO Code OKKK PTYA
City Kuwait City Yap Island
Country Kuwait Micronesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 206 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.500000, 138.080000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 9,503 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Micronesia. 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 12:47 in Kuwait City, it's 19:47 in Yap 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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