KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,299 km
8,263 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
13,299 km
8,263 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI POI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code KWI POI
ICAO Code OKKK SLPO
City Kuwait City Potosi
Country Kuwait Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/La_Paz
Elevation 206 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 13,299 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Bolivia. 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 19:55 in Kuwait City, it's 12:55 in Potosi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,707 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 67° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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