GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
12,475 km
7,752 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,475 km
7,752 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
19°
north northeast

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GCN KWI
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GCN KWI
ICAO Code KGCN OKKK
City Grand Canyon Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6,609 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 29.230000, 47.980000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,475 kilometers (7,752 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 20:29 in Grand Canyon, it's 06:29 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 6,403 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 343° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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