KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,670 km
8,494 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
13,670 km
8,494 mi / 7,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PCO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code KWI PCO
ICAO Code OKKK MMPL
City Kuwait City La Ribera
Country Kuwait Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Mazatlan
Elevation 206 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 23.580000, -109.540000

Kuwait City (KWI) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 13,670 kilometers (8,494 miles / 7,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 08:25 in Kuwait City, it's 22:25 in La Ribera. With a 10-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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