KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,632 km
7,849 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
12,632 km
7,849 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WTR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code KWI WTR
ICAO Code OKKK KE24
City Kuwait City Whiteriver
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Phoenix
Elevation 206 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.810000, -109.990000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 12,632 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 00:14 in Kuwait City, it's 14:14 in Whiteriver. 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 4,947 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver 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 Whiteriver (WTR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 21° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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