KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,966 km
7,435 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
11,966 km
7,435 mi / 6,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LBL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI LBL
ICAO Code OKKK KLBL
City Kuwait City Liberal
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 37.040000, -100.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 11,966 kilometers (7,435 miles / 6,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Kuwait with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Kuwait City, it's 15:50 in Liberal. 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 2,679 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 28° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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