KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,142 km
6,924 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
11,142 km
6,924 mi / 6,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
319°
northwest

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KWI SSC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code KWI SSC
ICAO Code OKKK KSSC
City Kuwait City Sumter
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.970000, -80.470000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 11,142 kilometers (6,924 miles / 6,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 19:03 in Kuwait City, it's 11:03 in Sumter. 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 Sumter (SSC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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