Distance From Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, XIJ - CMH Distance

The distance from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 6719 miles or 10813 kilometers or 5835 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ahmed Al Jaber AB ( Kuwait ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ahmed Al Jaber AB and Columbus takes around 15 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 15 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • XIJ - CMH

Kilometers		10813 km
Statute Miles		6719 miles
Nautical Miles		5835 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 26 minutes

Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - XIJ to CMH Flight Path

Location of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XIJ - CMH

Time difference between Ahmed Al Jaber AB (Kuwait) and Columbus (United States) is 8 Hours.
Columbus time is 8 Hours behind Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

Location	Local Time
Ahmed Al Jaber AB (Kuwait)	2025-12-15, 07:42:28 +03
Columbus (United States)	2025-12-14, 23:42:28 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ / OKAJ) Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States