KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,337 km
7,045 miles
OMA
Omaha
United States
Distance
11,337 km
7,045 mi / 6,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
333°
north northwest

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KWI OMA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Eppley Airfield
IATA Code KWI OMA
ICAO Code OKKK KOMA
City Kuwait City Omaha
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 985 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.300000, -95.890000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Omaha (OMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, United States is 11,337 kilometers (7,045 miles / 6,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 15:14 in Kuwait City, it's 06:14 in Omaha. 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 Omaha (OMA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Eppley Airfield (OMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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