EKN
Elkins
United States
10,710 km
6,655 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,710 km
6,655 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EKN KWI
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code EKN KWI
ICAO Code KEKN OKKK
City Elkins Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,987 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 29.230000, 47.980000

Elkins (EKN) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,710 kilometers (6,655 miles / 5,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 16:56 in Elkins, it's 00:56 in Kuwait City. With a 8-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 1,781 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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