KVL
Kivalina
United States
8,898 km
5,529 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
8,898 km
5,529 mi / 4,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
332°
north northwest

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KVL KWI
Airport Name Kivalina Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KVL KWI
ICAO Code PAVL OKKK
City Kivalina Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 18 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 67.740000, -164.560000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kivalina (KVL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 8,898 kilometers (5,529 miles / 4,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:57 in Kivalina, it's 19:57 in Kuwait City. With a 12-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 Kivalina (KVL) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kivalina Airport (KVL) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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