KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,528 km
7,785 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
12,528 km
7,785 mi / 6,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI PAO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code KWI PAO
ICAO Code OKKK KPAO
City Kuwait City Palo Alto
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 37.460000, -122.120000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 12,528 kilometers (7,785 miles / 6,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 11:21 in Kuwait City, it's 00:21 in Palo Alto. With a 11-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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