KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,885 km
6,142 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
9,885 km
6,142 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
north

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KWI VDZ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code KWI VDZ
ICAO Code OKKK PAVD
City Kuwait City Valdez
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 61.130000, -146.240000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 9,885 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 06:21 in Kuwait City, it's 18:21 in Valdez. 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 Valdez (VDZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 348° (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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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