KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,036 km
6,236 miles
YJF
Fort Liard
Canada
Distance
10,036 km
6,236 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YJF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Fort Liard Airport
IATA Code KWI YJF
ICAO Code OKKK CYJF
City Kuwait City Fort Liard
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Yellowknife
Elevation 206 ft 708 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 60.240000, -123.470000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Liard (YJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Fort Liard Airport (YJF) in Fort Liard, Canada is 10,036 kilometers (6,236 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 02:49 in Kuwait City, it's 16:49 in Fort Liard. With a 10-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 Liard (YJF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Liard Airport (YJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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