KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,389 km
7,077 miles
PDK
Atlanta
United States
Distance
11,389 km
7,077 mi / 6,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
321°
northwest

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KWI PDK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Dekalb-Peachtree Airport
IATA Code KWI PDK
ICAO Code OKKK KPDK
City Kuwait City Atlanta
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 998 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.880000, -84.300000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Atlanta (PDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, United States is 11,389 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 23:26 in Kuwait City, it's 15:26 in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta (PDK) 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 Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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