KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,713 km
7,900 miles
SCF
Scottsdale
United States
Distance
12,713 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
342°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWI SCF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Scottsdale Airport
IATA Code KWI SCF
ICAO Code OKKK KSDL
City Kuwait City Scottsdale
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Phoenix
Elevation 206 ft 1,510 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.620000, -111.910000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Scottsdale (SCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Scottsdale, United States is 12,713 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 17:59 in Kuwait City, it's 07:59 in Scottsdale. With a 10-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 1,304 feet between the two airports. Scottsdale Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Scottsdale (SCF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 19° (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 Scottsdale Airport (SCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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