BJC
Denver
United States
11,840 km
7,357 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,840 km
7,357 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
24°
north northeast

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BJC KWI
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BJC KWI
ICAO Code KBJC OKKK
City Denver Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,673 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 29.230000, 47.980000

Denver (BJC) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,840 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 20:08 in Denver, it's 06:08 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 5,467 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Denver (BJC) follows a heading of 339° (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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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