KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,121 km
5,667 miles
OBU
Kobuk
United States
Distance
9,121 km
5,667 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI OBU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Kobuk Airport
IATA Code KWI OBU
ICAO Code OKKK PAOB
City Kuwait City Kobuk
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 66.910000, -156.900000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Kobuk (OBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Kobuk Airport (OBU) in Kobuk, United States is 9,121 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 18:42 in Kuwait City, it's 06:42 in Kobuk. With a 12-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 Kobuk (OBU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Kobuk Airport (OBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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