# Distance from Akita (AXT) to Kuwait City (KWI)

> 8,165 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,165 km / 5,074 mi / 4,409 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 53° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Kuwait
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 14:18 in Akita, it's 08:18 in Kuwait City)
- **Elevation difference**: 107 ft (KWI is lower than AXT)

## Airports

### [Akita Airport (AXT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/axt-akita-akita-airport/1ef266df-8c8a-65fa-8cc0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akita, Japan
- ICAO: RJSK
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 39.620000, 140.220000
- Elevation: 313 ft

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:18 in Akita, it's 08:18 in Kuwait City.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akita Airport (AXT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/axt-akita-akita-airport/1ef266df-8c8a-65fa-8cc0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)