BDG
Blanding
United States
12,224 km
7,596 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,224 km
7,596 mi / 6,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BDG KWI
Airport Name Blanding Municipal Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BDG KWI
ICAO Code KBDG OKKK
City Blanding Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,868 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 37.580000, -109.480000 29.230000, 47.980000

Blanding (BDG) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) in Blanding, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,224 kilometers (7,596 miles / 6,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 08:46 in Blanding, it's 18:46 in Kuwait City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,662 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Blanding Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Blanding (BDG) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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