BIS
Bismarck
United States
11,000 km
6,835 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,000 km
6,835 mi / 5,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

BIS KWI
Airport Name Bismarck Municipal Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BIS KWI
ICAO Code KBIS OKKK
City Bismarck Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,661 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 46.770000, -100.750000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bismarck (BIS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles / 5,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 10:39 in Bismarck, it's 18:39 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 1,455 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Bismarck Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Bismarck (BIS) follows a heading of 339° (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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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