KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,154 km
5,688 miles
YBK
Baker Lake
Canada
Distance
9,154 km
5,688 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YBK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Baker Lake Airport
IATA Code KWI YBK
ICAO Code OKKK CYBK
City Kuwait City Baker Lake
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Winnipeg
Elevation 206 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.300000, -96.080000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Baker Lake (YBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Baker Lake Airport (YBK) in Baker Lake, Canada is 9,154 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 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 08:01 in Kuwait City, it's 23:01 in Baker Lake. 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 Baker Lake (YBK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Baker Lake Airport (YBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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