BED
Bedford
United States
9,912 km
6,159 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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BED KWI
Airport Name Laurence G Hanscom Field Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BED KWI
ICAO Code KBED OKKK
City Bedford Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 132 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 42.470000, -71.290000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bedford (BED) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:55 in Bedford, it's 19:55 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 Bedford (BED) 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 Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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