KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,007 km
6,839 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
11,007 km
6,839 mi / 5,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SQI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code KWI SQI
ICAO Code OKKK KSQI
City Kuwait City Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.740000, -89.680000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 11,007 kilometers (6,839 miles / 5,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 18:12 in Kuwait City, it's 09:12 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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.

The return flight from Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.