KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,271 km
7,625 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,271 km
7,625 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LVS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI LVS
ICAO Code OKKK KLVS
City Kuwait City Las Vegas
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.650000, -105.140000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,271 kilometers (7,625 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 00:22 in Kuwait City, it's 14:22 in Las Vegas. With a 10-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 6,671 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LVS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 25° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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