Distance From Raleigh East Airport to Kuwait International Airport

The distance from Raleigh East Airport () to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 6753 miles or 10867 kilometers or 5864 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 Knightdale ( United States ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knightdale and Kuwait City takes around 15 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raleigh East Airport, Knightdale, United States to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 15 hours 31 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

Kilometers		10867 km
Statute Miles		6753 miles
Nautical Miles		5864 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 31 minutes

Raleigh East Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - to KWI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KWI

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

Location	Local Time
Knightdale (United States)	2025-12-17, 00:12:15 EST
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-12-17, 08:12:15 +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

Raleigh East Airport ( / 9NC0) Knightdale, United States

Destination

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