KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,955 km
6,807 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
10,955 km
6,807 mi / 5,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YXH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code KWI YXH
ICAO Code OKKK CYXH
City Kuwait City Medicine Hat
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Edmonton
Elevation 206 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 50.020000, -110.720000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 10,955 kilometers (6,807 miles / 5,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 07:51 in Kuwait City, it's 21:51 in Medicine Hat. 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 2,146 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 19° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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