KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,782 km
7,943 miles
PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
Distance
12,782 km
7,943 mi / 6,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PQE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport German Olano Air Base
IATA Code KWI PQE
ICAO Code OKKK SKPQ
City Kuwait City La Dorada
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.480000, -74.660000

Kuwait City (KWI) to La Dorada (PQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia is 12,782 kilometers (7,943 miles / 6,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Colombia. 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 03:59 in Kuwait City, it's 19:59 in La Dorada. 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 Dorada (PQE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 54° (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 German Olano Air Base (PQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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