BET
Bethel
United States
9,647 km
5,994 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
9,647 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
334°
north northwest

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BET KWI
Airport Name Bethel Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BET KWI
ICAO Code PABE OKKK
City Bethel Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 129 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 60.780000, -161.840000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bethel (BET) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 9,647 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 00:02 in Bethel, it's 12:02 in Kuwait City. With a 12-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 Bethel (BET) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bethel Airport (BET) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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