KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,997 km
7,455 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,997 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LWL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code KWI LWL
ICAO Code OKKK KLWL
City Kuwait City Wells
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.120000, -114.920000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,997 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 18:08 in Kuwait City, it's 07:08 in Wells. With a 11-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 5,563 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 16° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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