KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,239 km
7,605 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
325°
northwest

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KWI LCH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI LCH
ICAO Code OKKK KLCH
City Kuwait City Lake Charles
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 30.130000, -93.220000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 06:59 in Kuwait City, it's 21:59 in Lake Charles. 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.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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