KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,095 km
5,651 miles
TWE
Taylor
United States
Distance
9,095 km
5,651 mi / 4,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI TWE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code KWI TWE
ICAO Code OKKK AK49
City Kuwait City Taylor
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Nome
Elevation 206 ft 440 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 65.680000, -164.800000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Taylor (TWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Taylor Airport (TWE) in Taylor, United States is 9,095 kilometers (5,651 miles / 4,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 16:28 in Kuwait City, it's 04:28 in Taylor. With a 12-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 Taylor (TWE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Taylor Airport (TWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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