KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,138 km
6,299 miles
KYK
Karluk
United States
Distance
10,138 km
6,299 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI KYK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Karluk Airport
IATA Code KWI KYK
ICAO Code OKKK PAKY
City Kuwait City Karluk
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 57.570000, -154.450000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Karluk (KYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Karluk Airport (KYK) in Karluk, United States is 10,138 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Kuwait with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Kuwait City, it's 23:32 in Karluk. 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 Karluk (KYK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 341° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Karluk Airport (KYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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