KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,826 km
6,727 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
10,826 km
6,727 mi / 5,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
326°
north northwest

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KWI SMD
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code KWI SMD
ICAO Code OKKK KSMD
City Kuwait City Fort Wayne
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 836 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.140000, -85.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 10,826 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 16:49 in Kuwait City, it's 08:49 in Fort Wayne. 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.

The return flight from Fort Wayne (SMD) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 40° (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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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