Distance From George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Kuwait International Airport, IAH - KWI Distance

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 7685 miles or 12368 kilometers or 6674 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 Houston ( United States ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Kuwait City takes around 17 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 17 hours 40 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 • IAH - KWI

Kilometers		12368 km
Statute Miles		7685 miles
Nautical Miles		6674 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 40 minutes

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - IAH to KWI Flight Path

Location of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAH - KWI

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

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2025-05-13, 09:43:28 CDT
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-05-13, 17:43:28 +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

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States

Destination

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