KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,725 km
6,043 miles
YFA
Fort Albany
Canada
Distance
9,725 km
6,043 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YFA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Fort Albany Airport
IATA Code KWI YFA
ICAO Code OKKK CYFA
City Kuwait City Fort Albany
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 52.200000, -81.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Albany (YFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Fort Albany Airport (YFA) in Fort Albany, Canada is 9,725 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 01:48 in Kuwait City, it's 17:48 in Fort Albany. 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 Albany (YFA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Albany Airport (YFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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