KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,551 km
7,799 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
12,551 km
7,799 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PGS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code KWI PGS
ICAO Code OKKK KL37
City Kuwait City Peach Springs
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Phoenix
Elevation 206 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.530000, -113.250000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 12,551 kilometers (7,799 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 14:13 in Kuwait City, it's 04:13 in Peach Springs. With a 10-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 5,191 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Peach Springs (PGS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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