CUS
Columbus
United States
12,754 km
7,925 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,754 km
7,925 mi / 6,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CUS KWI
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CUS KWI
ICAO Code 0NM0 OKKK
City Columbus Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,024 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 29.230000, 47.980000

Columbus (CUS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,754 kilometers (7,925 miles / 6,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 05:16 in Columbus, it's 15:16 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 3,818 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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