KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,163 km
5,693 miles
WSM
Wiseman
United States
Distance
9,163 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
north

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KWI WSM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wiseman Airport
IATA Code KWI WSM
ICAO Code OKKK KWSM
City Kuwait City Wiseman
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 67.410000, -150.120000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wiseman (WSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wiseman Airport (WSM) in Wiseman, United States is 9,163 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 19:47 in Kuwait City, it's 07:47 in Wiseman. 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 Wiseman (WSM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 344° (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 Wiseman Airport (WSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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