KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,634 km
6,607 miles
YXE
Saskatoon
Canada
Distance
10,634 km
6,607 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YXE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
IATA Code KWI YXE
ICAO Code OKKK CYXE
City Kuwait City Saskatoon
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Regina
Elevation 206 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 52.170000, -106.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Saskatoon (YXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatoon, Canada is 10,634 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 05:43 in Kuwait City, it's 20:43 in Saskatoon. 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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Saskatoon (YXE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 22° (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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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