Distance From Kuwait International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, KWI - SFO Distance

The distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 7776 miles or 12514 kilometers or 6753 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 Kuwait City ( Kuwait ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuwait City and San Francisco takes around 17 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 17 hours 52 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 • KWI - SFO

Kilometers		12514 km
Statute Miles		7776 miles
Nautical Miles		6753 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 52 minutes

Kuwait International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - KWI to SFO Flight Path

Location of Kuwait International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kuwait City to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kuwait City, Kuwait and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kuwait City, Kuwait and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWI - SFO

Time difference between Kuwait City (Kuwait) and San Francisco (United States) is 11 Hours.
San Francisco time is 11 Hours behind Kuwait City.

Location	Local Time
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-12-15, 10:34:47 +03
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-14, 23:34:47 PST

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

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States