KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,574 km
5,949 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
9,574 km
5,949 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
330°
north northwest

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KWI ZEM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code KWI ZEM
ICAO Code OKKK CZEM
City Kuwait City Eastmain River
Country Kuwait Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Toronto
Elevation 206 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 52.230000, -78.520000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 9,574 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:05 in Kuwait City, it's 03:05 in Eastmain River. 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 Eastmain River (ZEM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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