KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,373 km
7,067 miles
UOS
Sewanee
United States
Distance
11,373 km
7,067 mi / 6,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI UOS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Franklin County Airport
IATA Code KWI UOS
ICAO Code OKKK KUOS
City Kuwait City Sewanee
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 1,953 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.210000, -85.900000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sewanee (UOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Franklin County Airport (UOS) in Sewanee, United States is 11,373 kilometers (7,067 miles / 6,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 13:37 in Kuwait City, it's 04:37 in Sewanee. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,747 feet between the two airports. Franklin County Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sewanee (UOS) 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 Franklin County Airport (UOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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