KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,950 km
6,804 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
10,950 km
6,804 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI XWA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code KWI XWA
ICAO Code OKKK KXWA
City Kuwait City Williston
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 48.260000, -103.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 10,950 kilometers (6,804 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 16:13 in Kuwait City, it's 07:13 in Williston. 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 2,150 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 25° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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