KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,905 km
8,019 miles
PIL
Pilar
Paraguay
Distance
12,905 km
8,019 mi / 6,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
252°
west southwest

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KWI PIL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport
IATA Code KWI PIL
ICAO Code OKKK SGPI
City Kuwait City Pilar
Country Kuwait Paraguay
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Asuncion
Elevation 206 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -26.880000, -58.320000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Pilar (PIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) in Pilar, Paraguay is 12,905 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Paraguay. 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 01:34 in Kuwait City, it's 19:34 in Pilar. With a 6-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 Pilar (PIL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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