KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,883 km
6,141 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
9,883 km
6,141 mi / 5,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LWM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI LWM
ICAO Code OKKK KLWM
City Kuwait City Lawrence
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 42.720000, -71.120000

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

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 9,883 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 15:35 in Kuwait City, it's 07:35 in Lawrence. With a 8-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 (LWM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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