HCA
Big Spring
United States
12,463 km
7,744 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,463 km
7,744 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HCA KWI
Airport Name Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HCA KWI
ICAO Code KBPG OKKK
City Big Spring Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,573 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 32.210000, -101.520000 29.230000, 47.980000

Big Spring (HCA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,463 kilometers (7,744 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 03:38 in Big Spring, it's 12:38 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,367 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Big Spring (HCA) follows a heading of 332° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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