Airport Comparison
| KWI | POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuwait International Airport | Piarco International Airport |
| IATA Code | KWI | POS |
| ICAO Code | OKKK | TTPP |
| City | Kuwait City | Port of Spain |
| Country | Kuwait | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 58 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.230000, 47.980000 | 10.600000, -61.340000 |
Kuwait City (KWI) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 11,251 kilometers (6,991 miles / 6,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.
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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 23:25 in Kuwait City, it's 16:25 in Port of Spain. 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.
The return flight from Port of Spain (POS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 57° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.