KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,474 km
7,130 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
11,474 km
7,130 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI LWS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code KWI LWS
ICAO Code OKKK KLWS
City Kuwait City Lewiston
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 46.370000, -117.020000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 11,474 kilometers (7,130 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 23:33 in Kuwait City, it's 12:33 in Lewiston. 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 1,236 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 13° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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