KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,504 km
5,906 miles
SHX
Shageluk
United States
Distance
9,504 km
5,906 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI SHX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shageluk Airport
IATA Code KWI SHX
ICAO Code OKKK PAHX
City Kuwait City Shageluk
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 62.690000, -159.570000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shageluk (SHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shageluk Airport (SHX) in Shageluk, United States is 9,504 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 07:45 in Kuwait City, it's 19:45 in Shageluk. With a 12-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 Shageluk (SHX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Shageluk Airport (SHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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