BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
11,420 km
7,096 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,420 km
7,096 mi / 6,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BSB KWI
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BSB KWI
ICAO Code SBBR OKKK
City Brasilia Kuwait City
Country Brazil Kuwait
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,497 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 29.230000, 47.980000

Brasilia (BSB) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,420 kilometers (7,096 miles / 6,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Brazil with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Brasilia, it's 11:22 in Kuwait City. With a 6-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 3,291 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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