BZF
Redding
United States
12,187 km
7,573 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,187 km
7,573 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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BZF KWI
Airport Name Benton Field Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BZF KWI
ICAO Code KO85 OKKK
City Redding Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 723 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.600000, -122.400000 29.230000, 47.980000

Redding (BZF) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benton Field (BZF) in Redding, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,187 kilometers (7,573 miles / 6,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 08:08 in Redding, it's 19:08 in Kuwait City. With a 11-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 Redding (BZF) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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