KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,350 km
8,295 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
13,350 km
8,295 mi / 7,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
322°
northwest

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KWI PAZ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code KWI PAZ
ICAO Code OKKK MMPA
City Kuwait City Poza Rica
Country Kuwait Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Mexico_City
Elevation 206 ft 497 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 20.600000, -97.460000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 13,350 kilometers (8,295 miles / 7,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Kuwait City, it's 21:56 in Poza Rica. 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.

The return flight from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 35° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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