GCW
Peach Springs
United States
12,517 km
7,778 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,517 km
7,778 mi / 6,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
17°
north northeast

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GCW KWI
Airport Name Grand Canyon West Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GCW KWI
ICAO Code K1G4 OKKK
City Peach Springs Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,817 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, -113.820000 29.230000, 47.980000

Peach Springs (GCW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,517 kilometers (7,778 miles / 6,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 13:13 in Peach Springs, it's 23:13 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 4,611 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon West Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Peach Springs (GCW) follows a heading of 344° (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 West Airport (GCW) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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