KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,892 km
8,011 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
12,892 km
8,011 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PLP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code KWI PLP
ICAO Code OKKK MPLP
City Kuwait City La Palma
Country Kuwait Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Panama
Elevation 206 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 8.410000, -78.140000

Kuwait City (KWI) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 12,892 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Panama. 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 08:17 in Kuwait City, it's 00:17 in La Palma. 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.

The return flight from La Palma (PLP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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