KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,479 km
5,890 miles
VAK
Chevak
United States
Distance
9,479 km
5,890 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
15°
north northeast

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KWI VAK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Chevak Airport
IATA Code KWI VAK
ICAO Code OKKK PAVA
City Kuwait City Chevak
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 61.540000, -165.600000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Chevak (VAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Chevak Airport (VAK) in Chevak, United States is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 06:16 in Kuwait City, it's 18:16 in Chevak. 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 Chevak (VAK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Chevak Airport (VAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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