KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,449 km
6,493 miles
YXU
London
Canada
Distance
10,449 km
6,493 mi / 5,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YXU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport London Airport
IATA Code KWI YXU
ICAO Code OKKK CYXU
City Kuwait City London
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 43.040000, -81.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to London (YXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to London Airport (YXU) in London, Canada is 10,449 kilometers (6,493 miles / 5,642 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 02:22 in Kuwait City, it's 18:22 in London. 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 London (YXU) 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 London Airport (YXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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