KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
12,103 km
7,521 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,103 km
7,521 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Jamaica
Heading
49°
northeast

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KIN KWI
Airport Name Norman Manley International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KIN KWI
ICAO Code MKJP OKKK
City Kingston Kuwait City
Country Jamaica Kuwait
Timezone America/Jamaica Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 10 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 17.940000, -76.790000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kingston (KIN) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,103 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Jamaica 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 20:48 in Kingston, it's 04:48 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 Kingston (KIN) follows a heading of 304° (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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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