HOU
Houston
United States
12,396 km
7,703 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,396 km
7,703 mi / 6,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
northeast

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HOU KWI
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HOU KWI
ICAO Code KHOU OKKK
City Houston Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 46 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 29.230000, 47.980000

Houston (HOU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,396 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 16:20 in Houston, it's 01:20 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 326° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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