KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,102 km
6,899 miles
YXC
Cranbrook
Canada
Distance
11,102 km
6,899 mi / 5,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI YXC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport
IATA Code KWI YXC
ICAO Code OKKK CYXC
City Kuwait City Cranbrook
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Edmonton
Elevation 206 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 49.610000, -115.780000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Cranbrook (YXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook, Canada is 11,102 kilometers (6,899 miles / 5,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 09:00 in Kuwait City, it's 23:00 in Cranbrook. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,876 feet between the two airports. Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Cranbrook (YXC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 14° (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 Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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