KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,063 km
7,495 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
12,063 km
7,495 mi / 6,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI QCO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code KWI QCO
ICAO Code OKKK MUCO
City Kuwait City Colon
Country Kuwait Cuba
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Havana
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 22.710000, -80.920000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 12,063 kilometers (7,495 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Cuba. 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 08:58 in Kuwait City, it's 00:58 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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