KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,244 km
7,608 miles
PTM
Palmarito
Venezuela
Distance
12,244 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PTM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Palmarito Airport
IATA Code KWI PTM
ICAO Code OKKK SVPT
City Kuwait City Palmarito
Country Kuwait Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Caracas
Elevation 206 ft 347 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 7.570000, -70.180000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Palmarito (PTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Palmarito Airport (PTM) in Palmarito, Venezuela is 12,244 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Venezuela. 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 07:40 in Kuwait City, it's 00:40 in Palmarito. 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 Palmarito (PTM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Palmarito Airport (PTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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