KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,585 km
7,820 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
12,585 km
7,820 mi / 6,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KWI SOW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI SOW
ICAO Code OKKK KSOW
City Kuwait City Show Low
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Phoenix
Elevation 206 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.270000, -110.010000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 12,585 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 15:10 in Kuwait City, it's 05:10 in Show Low. With a 10-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 6,210 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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