BBX
Philadelphia
United States
10,333 km
6,420 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,333 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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BBX KWI
Airport Name Wings Field Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BBX KWI
ICAO Code KLOM OKKK
City Philadelphia Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 302 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.140000, -75.270000 29.230000, 47.980000

Philadelphia (BBX) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wings Field (BBX) in Philadelphia, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,333 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 23:04 in Philadelphia, it's 07:04 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Philadelphia (BBX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Wings Field (BBX) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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