FCS
Fort Carson
United States
11,951 km
7,426 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,951 km
7,426 mi / 6,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FCS KWI
Airport Name Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code FCS KWI
ICAO Code KFCS OKKK
City Fort Carson Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,874 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 38.680000, -104.760000 29.230000, 47.980000

Fort Carson (FCS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,951 kilometers (7,426 miles / 6,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 09:22 in Fort Carson, it's 19:22 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 5,668 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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