KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,474 km
6,509 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
10,474 km
6,509 mi / 5,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YLJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code KWI YLJ
ICAO Code OKKK CYLJ
City Kuwait City Meadow Lake
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Regina
Elevation 206 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 54.130000, -108.520000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 10,474 kilometers (6,509 miles / 5,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 06:19 in Kuwait City, it's 21:19 in Meadow Lake. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 20° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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