KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,964 km
7,434 miles
TIK
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
11,964 km
7,434 mi / 6,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI TIK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tinker Afb Airport
IATA Code KWI TIK
ICAO Code OKKK KTIK
City Kuwait City Oklahoma City
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.410000, -97.390000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Oklahoma City (TIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tinker Afb Airport (TIK) in Oklahoma City, United States is 11,964 kilometers (7,434 miles / 6,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 19:23 in Kuwait City, it's 10:23 in Oklahoma City. With a 9-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 1,085 feet between the two airports. Tinker Afb Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (TIK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 31° (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 Tinker Afb Airport (TIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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