AKO
Akron
United States
11,744 km
7,297 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,744 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
26°
north northeast

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AKO KWI
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AKO KWI
ICAO Code KAKO OKKK
City Akron Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,716 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 29.230000, 47.980000

Akron (AKO) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,744 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 United States with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Akron, it's 02:06 in Kuwait City. 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 4,510 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 338° (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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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