KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,165 km
7,559 miles
WIB
Vernon
United States
Distance
12,165 km
7,559 mi / 6,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WIB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wilbarger County Airport
IATA Code KWI WIB
ICAO Code OKKK KF05
City Kuwait City Vernon
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.230000, -99.280000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Vernon (WIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wilbarger County Airport (WIB) in Vernon, United States is 12,165 kilometers (7,559 miles / 6,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 14:48 in Kuwait City, it's 05:48 in Vernon. With a 9-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 1,059 feet between the two airports. Wilbarger County Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Vernon (WIB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 30° (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 Wilbarger County Airport (WIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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