KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,467 km
7,125 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,467 km
7,125 mi / 6,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
354°
north

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KWI SHN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code KWI SHN
ICAO Code OKKK KSHN
City Kuwait City Shelton
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 47.230000, -123.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,467 kilometers (7,125 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 22:31 in Kuwait City, it's 11:31 in Shelton. With a 11-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 Shelton (SHN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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