JMS
Jamestown
United States
10,910 km
6,779 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,910 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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JMS KWI
Airport Name Jamestown Regional Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JMS KWI
ICAO Code KJMS OKKK
City Jamestown Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,500 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 46.930000, -98.680000 29.230000, 47.980000

Jamestown (JMS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 12:44 in Jamestown, it's 21:44 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 1,294 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Jamestown Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jamestown (JMS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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