KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,038 km
3,752 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
6,038 km
3,752 mi / 3,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI YIH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code KWI YIH
ICAO Code OKKK ZHYC
City Kuwait City Yichang
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 30.560000, 111.480000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 6,038 kilometers (3,752 miles / 3,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Kuwait City, it's 18:23 in Yichang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yichang (YIH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). 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 Yichang Airport (YIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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