Kuwait City to Chicago
13h 57m The flight from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 10,897 km (6,771 miles) and takes approximately 13h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 328°, passing near 61.9° N, 8.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 49m | 20h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 58m | 14h 23m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 06m | 12h 32m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 49m | 13h 14m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| KWI | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuwait International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Kuwait City | Chicago |
| Country | Kuwait | United States |
| ICAO | OKKK | KORD |
| Coordinates | 29.2245, 47.9698 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Kuwait City to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 13h 57m. The great-circle distance is 10,897 km (6,771 miles, 5,884 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 328°.
How far is Kuwait City from Chicago?
10,897 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,771 miles or 5,884 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between KWI and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,897 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.