KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,526 km
5,919 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
9,526 km
5,919 mi / 5,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YNC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code KWI YNC
ICAO Code OKKK CYNC
City Kuwait City Wemindji
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 53.010000, -78.830000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 9,526 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 17:32 in Kuwait City, it's 09:32 in Wemindji. 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 Wemindji (YNC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Wemindji Airport (YNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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