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KWI to IAD: distance & flight time
Kuwait (Kuwait International Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
6,561 mi
10,559 km · 5,702 nm
13h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,561 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 20m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWI — Kuwait International Airport · Kuwait, Kuwait
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KWI
- XIJ · Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base23 mi away
- ABD · Abadan Airport81 mi away
- BSR · Basrah International Airport93 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport116 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWI from IAD?
The flight distance from Kuwait (KWI) to Washington (IAD) is 6,561 miles (10,559 km, 5,702 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWI to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kuwait and Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Kuwait.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWI to IAD?
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