KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,883 km
8,005 miles
MZL
Manizales
Colombia
Distance
12,883 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWI MZL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport La Nubia Airport
IATA Code KWI MZL
ICAO Code OKKK SKMZ
City Kuwait City Manizales
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 6,871 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.030000, -75.460000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Manizales (MZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia is 12,883 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Kuwait City, it's 22:22 in Manizales. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,665 feet between the two airports. La Nubia Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manizales (MZL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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