KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,946 km
8,666 miles
UPP
Hawi
United States
Distance
13,946 km
8,666 mi / 7,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
28°
north northeast

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KWI UPP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Upolu Airport
IATA Code KWI UPP
ICAO Code OKKK PHUP
City Kuwait City Hawi
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 206 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 20.270000, -155.860000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Hawi (UPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Upolu Airport (UPP) in Hawi, United States is 13,946 kilometers (8,666 miles / 7,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:00 in Kuwait City, it's 11:00 in Hawi. With a 13-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 Hawi (UPP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Upolu Airport (UPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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