Distance From Derim Airport to Kuwait International Airport, DER - KWI Distance

The distance from Derim Airport (DER) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 6976 miles or 11226 kilometers or 6058 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Derim ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Derim and Kuwait City takes around 16 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Derim Airport, Derim, Papua New Guinea to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 16 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DER - KWI

Kilometers		11226 km
Statute Miles		6976 miles
Nautical Miles		6058 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 2 minutes

Derim Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - DER to KWI Flight Path

Location of Derim Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Derim to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Derim, Papua New Guinea and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Derim, Papua New Guinea and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DER - KWI

Time difference between Derim (Papua New Guinea) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 7 Hours behind Derim.

Location	Local Time
Derim (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 09:05:04 +10
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-03-18, 02:05:04 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Derim Airport (DER / AYDE) Derim, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait