CEM
Central
United States
9,417 km
5,851 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
9,417 km
5,851 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
349°
north

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CEM KWI
Airport Name Central Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CEM KWI
ICAO Code PACE OKKK
City Central Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 937 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 29.230000, 47.980000

Central (CEM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 9,417 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 08:24 in Central, it's 20:24 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 Central (CEM) follows a heading of 5° (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 Central Airport (CEM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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