BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
12,309 km
7,648 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,309 km
7,648 mi / 6,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
11°
north

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BLU KWI
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BLU KWI
ICAO Code KBLU OKKK
City Emigrant Gap Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,284 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 29.230000, 47.980000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,309 kilometers (7,648 miles / 6,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 04:35 in Emigrant Gap, it's 15:35 in Kuwait City. With a 11-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 5,078 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 351° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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