KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,499 km
4,660 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
7,499 km
4,660 mi / 4,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI THU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code KWI THU
ICAO Code OKKK BGTL
City Kuwait City Thule
Country Kuwait Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Thule
Elevation 206 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 76.530000, -68.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 7,499 kilometers (4,660 miles / 4,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Greenland. 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 15:46 in Kuwait City, it's 08:46 in Thule. With a 7-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 Thule (THU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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