The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,277 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Punta Arenas, it's 09:56 in Kuwait City. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,008 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.