KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
8,390 km
5,213 miles
YYT
St. John's
Canada
Distance
8,390 km
5,213 mi / 4,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YYT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport St. John's International Airport
IATA Code KWI YYT
ICAO Code OKKK CYYT
City Kuwait City St. John's
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/St_Johns
Elevation 206 ft 461 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 47.620000, -52.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to St. John's (YYT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to St. John's International Airport (YYT) in St. John's, Canada is 8,390 kilometers (5,213 miles / 4,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 08:28 in Kuwait City, it's 01:58 in St. John's. With a 6.5-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. John's (YYT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 62° (east 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. John's International Airport (YYT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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