KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,553 km
7,179 miles
LBF
North Platte
United States
Distance
11,553 km
7,179 mi / 6,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LBF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field
IATA Code KWI LBF
ICAO Code OKKK KLBF
City Kuwait City North Platte
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 2,777 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.130000, -100.680000

Kuwait City (KWI) to North Platte (LBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States is 11,553 kilometers (7,179 miles / 6,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 11:35 in Kuwait City, it's 02:35 in North Platte. 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 2,571 feet between the two airports. North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from North Platte (LBF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 28° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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