KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,823 km
6,104 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
9,823 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI PTU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code KWI PTU
ICAO Code OKKK PAPM
City Kuwait City Platinum
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 59.020000, -161.830000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 9,823 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 15:11 in Kuwait City, it's 03:11 in Platinum. 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 Platinum (PTU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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