BAD
Bossier City
United States
12,047 km
7,486 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,047 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BAD KWI
Airport Name Barksdale Afb Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BAD KWI
ICAO Code KBAD OKKK
City Bossier City Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 165 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 32.500000, -93.660000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bossier City (BAD) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) in Bossier City, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,047 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 02:34 in Bossier City, it's 11:34 in Kuwait City. 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Bossier City (BAD) follows a heading of 327° (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 Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.