ESF
Alexandria
United States
12,074 km
7,502 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,074 km
7,502 mi / 6,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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ESF KWI
Airport Name Esler Regional Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ESF KWI
ICAO Code KESF OKKK
City Alexandria Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 112 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 31.390000, -92.300000 29.230000, 47.980000

Alexandria (ESF) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esler Regional Airport (ESF) in Alexandria, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,074 kilometers (7,502 miles / 6,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 06:25 in Alexandria, it's 15:25 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 Alexandria (ESF) follows a heading of 325° (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 Esler Regional Airport (ESF) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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