KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,694 km
6,645 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
10,694 km
6,645 mi / 5,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
350°
north

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Airport Comparison

KWI YDC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code KWI YDC
ICAO Code OKKK CER3
City Kuwait City Drayton Valley
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Edmonton
Elevation 206 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 53.270000, -114.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 10,694 kilometers (6,645 miles / 5,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 17:26 in Kuwait City, it's 08:26 in Drayton Valley. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,570 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 15° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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