KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,690 km
7,885 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
12,690 km
7,885 mi / 6,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SVC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code KWI SVC
ICAO Code OKKK KSVC
City Kuwait City Silver City
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 32.640000, -108.160000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 12,690 kilometers (7,885 miles / 6,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 13:40 in Kuwait City, it's 03:40 in Silver City. 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 5,240 feet between the two airports. Grant County 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 Silver City (SVC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 23° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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