KQA
Akutan
United States
10,200 km
6,338 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
10,200 km
6,338 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Nome
Heading
331°
north northwest

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KQA KWI
Airport Name Akutan Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KQA KWI
ICAO Code PAUT OKKK
City Akutan Kuwait City
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 129 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 29.230000, 47.980000

Akutan (KQA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,200 kilometers (6,338 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 13:04 in Akutan, it's 01:04 in Kuwait City. With a 12-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 Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akutan Airport (KQA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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