BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
12,663 km
7,868 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,663 km
7,868 mi / 6,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BYS KWI
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BYS KWI
ICAO Code KBYS OKKK
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,350 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 29.230000, 47.980000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,663 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 10:30 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 21:30 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 2,144 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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