KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
8,854 km
5,502 miles
NUI
Nuiqsut
United States
Distance
8,854 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
north

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KWI NUI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nuiqsut Airport
IATA Code KWI NUI
ICAO Code OKKK PAQT
City Kuwait City Nuiqsut
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 70.210000, -151.010000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nuiqsut (NUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) in Nuiqsut, United States is 8,854 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:15 in Kuwait City, it's 05:15 in Nuiqsut. 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 Nuiqsut (NUI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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