Distance From Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Kuwait International Airport, SME - KWI Distance

The distance from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 6923 miles or 11142 kilometers or 6012 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 Somerset ( United States ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somerset and Kuwait City takes around 15 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, United States to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 15 hours 55 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 • SME - KWI

Kilometers		11142 km
Statute Miles		6923 miles
Nautical Miles		6012 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 55 minutes

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - SME to KWI Flight Path

Location of Lake Cumberland Regional Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Somerset to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Somerset, United States and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SME - KWI

Time difference between Somerset (United States) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 8 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 8 Hours ahead of Somerset.

Location	Local Time
Somerset (United States)	2025-12-16, 03:35:02 EST
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-12-16, 11:35:02 +03

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

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME / KSME) Somerset, United States

Destination

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