KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,507 km
7,771 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
12,507 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI VLE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code KWI VLE
ICAO Code OKKK K40G
City Kuwait City Grand Canyon
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Phoenix
Elevation 206 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.650000, -112.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 12,507 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 11:30 in Kuwait City, it's 01:30 in Grand Canyon. With a 10-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 5,793 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 19° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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