KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,624 km
7,844 miles
TLR
Tulare
United States
Distance
12,624 km
7,844 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
349°
north

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KWI TLR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mefford Field
IATA Code KWI TLR
ICAO Code OKKK KTLR
City Kuwait City Tulare
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 265 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 36.160000, -119.330000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tulare (TLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mefford Field (TLR) in Tulare, United States is 12,624 kilometers (7,844 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 14:39 in Kuwait City, it's 03:39 in Tulare. 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 Tulare (TLR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 12° (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 Mefford Field (TLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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