GQQ
Galion
United States
10,725 km
6,664 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,725 km
6,664 mi / 5,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

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GQQ KWI
Airport Name Galion Municipal Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GQQ KWI
ICAO Code KGQQ OKKK
City Galion Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,224 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.750000, -82.720000 29.230000, 47.980000

Galion (GQQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galion Municipal Airport (GQQ) in Galion, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,725 kilometers (6,664 miles / 5,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 22:28 in Galion, it's 06:28 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Galion Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Galion (GQQ) follows a heading of 325° (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 Galion Municipal Airport (GQQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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