KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,280 km
7,630 miles
PVW
Plainview
United States
Distance
12,280 km
7,630 mi / 6,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PVW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Hale County Airport
IATA Code KWI PVW
ICAO Code OKKK KPVW
City Kuwait City Plainview
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 3,374 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.170000, -101.720000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Plainview (PVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States is 12,280 kilometers (7,630 miles / 6,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 04:44 in Kuwait City, it's 19:44 in Plainview. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,168 feet between the two airports. Hale County Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Plainview (PVW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Hale County Airport (PVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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