KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,948 km
6,181 miles
SLK
Saranac Lake
United States
Distance
9,948 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SLK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Adirondack Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI SLK
ICAO Code OKKK KSLK
City Kuwait City Saranac Lake
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 1,663 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 44.390000, -74.210000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Saranac Lake (SLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, United States is 9,948 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 16:30 in Kuwait City, it's 08:30 in Saranac Lake. 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 1,457 feet between the two airports. Adirondack Regional Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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