KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,059 km
6,871 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
11,059 km
6,871 mi / 5,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
324°
northwest

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KWI LEX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code KWI LEX
ICAO Code OKKK KLEX
City Kuwait City Lexington
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 38.040000, -84.610000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 11,059 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 20:13 in Kuwait City, it's 12:13 in Lexington. 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 Lexington (LEX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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