GCM
Georgetown
KY
12,359 km
7,680 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,359 km
7,680 mi / 6,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cayman
Heading
46°
northeast

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GCM KWI
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GCM KWI
ICAO Code MWCR OKKK
City Georgetown Kuwait City
Country KY Kuwait
Timezone America/Cayman Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 8 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 29.230000, 47.980000

Georgetown (GCM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,359 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 KY 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 00:25 in Georgetown, it's 08:25 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 308° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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