KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,523 km
7,160 miles
LWC
Lawrence
United States
Distance
11,523 km
7,160 mi / 6,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LWC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lawrence Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI LWC
ICAO Code OKKK KLWC
City Kuwait City Lawrence
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 833 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 39.010000, -95.220000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lawrence (LWC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) in Lawrence, United States is 11,523 kilometers (7,160 miles / 6,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 14:22 in Kuwait City, it's 05:22 in Lawrence. 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 Lawrence (LWC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 33° (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 Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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