KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,184 km
6,328 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,184 km
6,328 mi / 5,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI ZRM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code KWI ZRM
ICAO Code OKKK WAJI
City Kuwait City Sarmi-Papua Island
Country Kuwait Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 206 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,184 kilometers (6,328 miles / 5,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Kuwait City, it's 18:12 in Sarmi-Papua Island. With a 6-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 Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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