KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,524 km
7,782 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
12,524 km
7,782 mi / 6,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI SQL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code KWI SQL
ICAO Code OKKK KSQL
City Kuwait City San Carlos
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 37.510000, -122.250000

Kuwait City (KWI) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 12,524 kilometers (7,782 miles / 6,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 11:26 in Kuwait City, it's 00:26 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (SQL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 9° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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