KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,890 km
8,009 miles
PCH
Palacios
Honduras
Distance
12,890 km
8,009 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PCH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Palacios Airport
IATA Code KWI PCH
ICAO Code OKKK MHPC
City Kuwait City Palacios
Country Kuwait Honduras
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 206 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 15.960000, -84.940000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Palacios (PCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Palacios Airport (PCH) in Palacios, Honduras is 12,890 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Honduras. 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 00:58 in Kuwait City, it's 15:58 in Palacios. 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 Palacios (PCH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Palacios Airport (PCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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