ALE
Alpine
United States
12,739 km
7,915 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,739 km
7,915 mi / 6,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

ALE KWI
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ALE KWI
ICAO Code KE38 OKKK
City Alpine Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,514 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 29.230000, 47.980000

Alpine (ALE) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,739 kilometers (7,915 miles / 6,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 21:38 in Alpine, it's 05:38 in Kuwait City. With a 8-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 4,308 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 333° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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