GCD
Electric City
United States
11,340 km
7,046 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,340 km
7,046 mi / 6,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCD KWI
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GCD KWI
ICAO Code K3W7 OKKK
City Electric City Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,593 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 29.230000, 47.980000

Electric City (GCD) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,340 kilometers (7,046 miles / 6,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 13:24 in Electric City, it's 00:24 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 1,387 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Electric City (GCD) 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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