KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,456 km
7,740 miles
LJN
Angleton/Lake Jackson
United States
Distance
12,456 km
7,740 mi / 6,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LJN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI LJN
ICAO Code OKKK KLBX
City Kuwait City Angleton/Lake Jackson
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 29.110000, -95.460000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Angleton/Lake Jackson (LJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) in Angleton/Lake Jackson, United States is 12,456 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 22:26 in Kuwait City, it's 13:26 in Angleton/Lake Jackson. 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 Angleton/Lake Jackson (LJN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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