KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,111 km
6,904 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
11,111 km
6,904 mi / 6,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWI SDF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code KWI SDF
ICAO Code OKKK KSDF
City Kuwait City Louisville
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 206 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 38.170000, -85.740000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 11,111 kilometers (6,904 miles / 6,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 04:26 in Kuwait City, it's 21:26 in Louisville. With a 7-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 Louisville (SDF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 40° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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