AKP
Anaktuvuk Pass
United States
9,067 km
5,634 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
9,067 km
5,634 mi / 4,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKP KWI
Airport Name Anaktuvuk Pass Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AKP KWI
ICAO Code PAKP OKKK
City Anaktuvuk Pass Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,106 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 68.130000, -151.740000 29.230000, 47.980000

Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) in Anaktuvuk Pass, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 9,067 kilometers (5,634 miles / 4,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 16:35 in Anaktuvuk Pass, it's 04:35 in Kuwait City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,900 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Anaktuvuk Pass Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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