KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,867 km
6,131 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
9,867 km
6,131 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
340°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWI YGX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code KWI YGX
ICAO Code OKKK CYGX
City Kuwait City Gillam
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Winnipeg
Elevation 206 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 56.360000, -94.710000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 9,867 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 07:37 in Kuwait City, it's 23:37 in Gillam. 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 Gillam (YGX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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