Back to CalculatorRoute ID: KWI-JFK
Flight Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to New York (JFK)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KWIOKKK
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
Great Circle Path
10,202 km6,339 miles • 5,509 NM
Destination Airport
KJFKJFK
New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Direct Distance
10,202 km
6,339 Statute Miles
5,509 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 30m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
918 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
320° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 30m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 35m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
20h 7m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KW→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
- City / Country: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO Code: OKKK
- Coordinates: 29.2245°, 47.9698°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Elevation: 206 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KJFK
- Coordinates: 40.6394°, -73.7793°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 13 ft
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