# Distance from Belle Chasse (BCS) to Kuwait City (KWI)

> 12,077 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,077 km / 7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Kuwait
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 03:52 in Belle Chasse, it's 11:52 in Kuwait City)
- **Elevation difference**: 206 ft (KWI is higher than BCS)

## Airports

### [Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bcs-belle-chasse-southern-seaplane-airport/1ef266de-8486-6d3c-ac08-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Belle Chasse, United States
- ICAO: 65LA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.870000, -90.020000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:52 in Belle Chasse, it's 11:52 in Kuwait City.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bcs-belle-chasse-southern-seaplane-airport/1ef266de-8486-6d3c-ac08-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)