KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,650 km
5,996 miles
YER
Fort Severn
Canada
Distance
9,650 km
5,996 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YER
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Fort Severn Airport
IATA Code KWI YER
ICAO Code OKKK CYER
City Kuwait City Fort Severn
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 56.020000, -87.680000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Severn (YER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Fort Severn Airport (YER) in Fort Severn, Canada is 9,650 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 04:28 in Kuwait City, it's 20:28 in Fort Severn. With a 8-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 Fort Severn (YER) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Fort Severn Airport (YER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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