AIV
Aliceville
United States
11,688 km
7,262 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,688 km
7,262 mi / 6,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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AIV KWI
Airport Name George Downer Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AIV KWI
ICAO Code KAIV OKKK
City Aliceville Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 150 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 33.110000, -88.200000 29.230000, 47.980000

Aliceville (AIV) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Downer Airport (AIV) in Aliceville, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,688 kilometers (7,262 miles / 6,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 United States with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:35 in Aliceville, it's 19:35 in Kuwait City. With a 9-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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Aliceville (AIV) follows a heading of 323° (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 George Downer Airport (AIV) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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