GRI
Grand Island
United States
11,473 km
7,129 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,473 km
7,129 mi / 6,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GRI KWI
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GRI KWI
ICAO Code KGRI OKKK
City Grand Island Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,847 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 29.230000, 47.980000

Grand Island (GRI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,473 kilometers (7,129 miles / 6,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 06:19 in Grand Island, it's 15:19 in Kuwait City. With a 9-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 1,641 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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