KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,980 km
6,823 miles
PVL
Pikeville
United States
Distance
10,980 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PVL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Pike County/Hatcher Field
IATA Code KWI PVL
ICAO Code OKKK KPBX
City Kuwait City Pikeville
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 37.560000, -82.570000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Pikeville (PVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) in Pikeville, United States is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 22:30 in Kuwait City, it's 14:30 in Pikeville. With a 8-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 1,264 feet between the two airports. Pike County/Hatcher Field sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Pikeville (PVL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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