KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,831 km
7,351 miles
WBU
Boulder
United States
Distance
11,831 km
7,351 mi / 6,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WBU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Boulder Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI WBU
ICAO Code OKKK KBDU
City Kuwait City Boulder
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 5,288 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 40.040000, -105.230000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 11,831 kilometers (7,351 miles / 6,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 01:59 in Kuwait City, it's 15:59 in Boulder. 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 5,082 feet between the two airports. Boulder Municipal Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boulder (WBU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 24° (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 Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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