KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,194 km
5,713 miles
OME
Nome
United States
Distance
9,194 km
5,713 mi / 4,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI OME
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nome Airport
IATA Code KWI OME
ICAO Code OKKK PAOM
City Kuwait City Nome
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.510000, -165.440000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nome (OME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nome Airport (OME) in Nome, United States is 9,194 kilometers (5,713 miles / 4,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 20:19 in Kuwait City, it's 08:19 in Nome. 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 Nome (OME) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Nome Airport (OME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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