JHW
Jamestown
United States
10,414 km
6,471 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,414 km
6,471 mi / 5,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

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JHW KWI
Airport Name Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JHW KWI
ICAO Code KJHW OKKK
City Jamestown Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,723 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 42.150000, -79.260000 29.230000, 47.980000

Jamestown (JHW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,414 kilometers (6,471 miles / 5,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 02:43 in Jamestown, it's 10:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,517 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jamestown (JHW) follows a heading of 324° (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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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