ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
13,522 km
8,402 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,522 km
8,402 mi / 7,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
54°
northeast

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ESM KWI
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ESM KWI
ICAO Code SETN OKKK
City Tachina Kuwait City
Country Ecuador Kuwait
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 32 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 29.230000, 47.980000

Tachina (ESM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,522 kilometers (8,402 miles / 7,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Ecuador 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 22:50 in Tachina, it's 06:50 in Kuwait City. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 292° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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