GUS
Peru
United States
10,921 km
6,786 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,921 km
6,786 mi / 5,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
39°
northeast

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GUS KWI
Airport Name Grissom Arb Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GUS KWI
ICAO Code KGUS OKKK
City Peru Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 811 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.650000, -86.150000 29.230000, 47.980000

Peru (GUS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grissom Arb Airport (GUS) in Peru, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,921 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 12:48 in Peru, it's 20:48 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Peru (GUS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Grissom Arb Airport (GUS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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