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Flight Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Chicago (ORD)
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
10,897 km6,771 miles • 5,884 NM
Destination Airport
KORDORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Direct Distance
10,897 km
6,771 Statute Miles
5,884 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 19m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
981 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
328° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 19m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 27m
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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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
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
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