KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,304 km
8,267 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
13,304 km
8,267 mi / 7,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PMZ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code KWI PMZ
ICAO Code OKKK MRPM
City Kuwait City Palmar Sur
Country Kuwait Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 206 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 8.950000, -83.470000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 13,304 kilometers (8,267 miles / 7,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 02:28 in Kuwait City, it's 17:28 in Palmar Sur. 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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