KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,469 km
6,505 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
10,469 km
6,505 mi / 5,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YQS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI YQS
ICAO Code OKKK CYQS
City Kuwait City St Thomas
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 42.770000, -81.110000

Kuwait City (KWI) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 10,469 kilometers (6,505 miles / 5,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 12:07 in Kuwait City, it's 04:07 in St Thomas. 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 St Thomas (YQS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 43° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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