KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,538 km
7,791 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
12,538 km
7,791 mi / 6,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SJN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code KWI SJN
ICAO Code OKKK KSJN
City Kuwait City St Johns
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Phoenix
Elevation 206 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.520000, -109.380000

Kuwait City (KWI) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 12,538 kilometers (7,791 miles / 6,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 06:45 in Kuwait City, it's 20:45 in St Johns. 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 5,531 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 21° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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